suggetions for care of diabetic dog?
Need suggetions for care of diabetic dog. Our 8 yr Dobie, Quincy, has recently been diagnosed as having Diabetis. We are working with the Vet on building up to the right insulin dose for her.And we ...
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Vet's do NOT get kick backs for the dog food. :R
Most vets carry a dog food brand that has been tested to death i.e. Science Diet. Most brands in the store do not have that type of testing behind them. You know if you get a prescription diet food from the vet it will provide what you need or don't need in the food. Can't get that assurance with commercial/designer dog food from the store.
That said. With a diabetic dog you have to be VERY aware that commercial brand dogs foods and treats have been adding all these "healthy" fruits to make their dog food more marketable. This adds sugar and sugar is not listed on the labels even in dog food without these additives. Negligible amount yes but since it is not regulated or listed on a label sugar content can vary from bag to bag and should be considered. Also keep in mind that giving unaccounted for dog treats thru out the day can send you dog's numbers off the chart too.
Most vets carry a dog food brand that has been tested to death i.e. Science Diet. Most brands in the store do not have that type of testing behind them. You know if you get a prescription diet food from the vet it will provide what you need or don't need in the food. Can't get that assurance with commercial/designer dog food from the store.
That said. With a diabetic dog you have to be VERY aware that commercial brand dogs foods and treats have been adding all these "healthy" fruits to make their dog food more marketable. This adds sugar and sugar is not listed on the labels even in dog food without these additives. Negligible amount yes but since it is not regulated or listed on a label sugar content can vary from bag to bag and should be considered. Also keep in mind that giving unaccounted for dog treats thru out the day can send you dog's numbers off the chart too.
