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Pet's Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
Pet can show a variety of signs that indicate diabetes mellitus. Unfortunately, these symptoms can also indicate the presence of another disorder, so be sure to consult your vet if you notice any sign of diabetes . The most common symptoms of diabetes include the following:
| common signs and symptoms of diabetes in dogs and cats | |
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| Excessive thirst (polydipsia) | Excessive thirst (polydipsia) |
| Excessive urination (polyuria) | Excessive urination (polyuria) |
| Excessive appetite (polyphagia) | Excessive appetite (polyphagia) |
| Weight loss despite a good appetite | Weight loss despite a good appetite |
| Cloudy eyes or vision loss | Failure to groom, resulting in dry, dull fur |
| Thinning, dry, and dull coat | Sleeps more or is less active (lethargy) |
| Sleepiness and reduced activity (lethargy) | Weakness in the back legs or an abnormal wobbly walk |
One or more of the above symptoms may occur in diabetic pet, but even pet with no symptoms can still have a health problem. For this reason, your dog should visit the vet for a wellness exam at least once or twice a year.
Each of these signs is a result of high levels of glucose in your pet's blood. Your veterinarian will make a diagnosis by testing for extra blood glucose, urine glucose or HbA1c . You can't perform those tests yourself, but you can keep an eye out for the signs and bring them to your veterinarian's attention.
Each of these signs is a result of high levels of glucose in your pet's blood. Your veterinarian will make a diagnosis by testing for extra blood glucose, urine glucose or HbA1c . You can't perform those tests yourself, but you can keep an eye out for the signs and bring them to your veterinarian's attention.
