Canine Diabetes: Biting the Disease
The silent killer, otherwise known as diabetes kills thousands around the world daily; mostly strangers or a person one has never met and sometimes even one’s family members. But what if it was someone’s best friend? A best friend that is so close to one that the bond shared is indescribable, such as a dog. Many people find the bond shared within the friendship with a dog unlike any relationship with a human. Dog owners treat their dogs as well as possible and to the best of one’s abilities, but most of the time the dog may be treated too well. Spoiling one’s dog can lead the dog to severe health problems, such as diabetes. Diabetes silently kills man’s best friends by slowly deteriorating a dog’s health, which is why all dog owners and pet lovers should be aware of what is happening in the dog’s body and how to properly take care of it.
Canine Diabetes is a disease in which there is a deficiency of the hormone insulin or insensitivity to it therefore the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels properly. Insulin is produced in the pancreas, which controls blood concentration of glucose. Normally, the insulin does this by preventing glucose production in the liver and makes sure glucose coming from food that is not needed is put back into body stores. But in the case of diabetes, there is not a sufficient amount of insulin to switch off the glucose production (Graham). Therefore the sugars needed by the cells are not absorbed, so the unabsorbed sugar keeps circulating in the blood until the sugar finally secreted by the kidneys to the urine (Khalsa 183). To diagnose a dog with diabetes a professional, such as a Veterinarian, must do it. First the vet assesses the overall health of the dog ...
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... and taking proper care of the dog will allow it to live a normal and healthy life span.
Diabetes slowly and silently kills man’s best friend. Without proper knowledge of the disease and treatment options the disease will and can turn deadly quick and kill the dog within a blink of an eye. However, if the owner keeps an eye on the behavior and health of the dog the disease can then be caught early and stabilized easily, impacting the dog’s health with a long and bright life span. Owners need to be more aware of the causes, symptoms and treatment options from dogs with diabetes, especially owners who are facing the reality of caring for a dog living with the deadly disease. Dogs are not just some animal running around that means nothing. Dogs require just as much love and affection as any human; dogs are a part of a family, to which that dog truly means something.
Today we’ll be speaking about the Weimaraner breed, this breed is known for their gorgeous silver coats and their knack for hunting. They’re also known for their great companionship and devotion to their owners, they’re very prestigious dogs whose history dates back to the 13th century. They truly are dogs of royalty, specifically developed to hunt and protect, however the Weimaraner brings so much more to the table, they have playful spirits and they’re very lively making them great for children and families. They have very little health problems with a lifespan upwards of 13 years,
Diabetes is a very common disorder. It is the 8th leading cause of death worldwide. It is projected that the number of individuals with diabetes will almost double by 2030.
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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases that almost every family is suffering these days with one or more family members globally. But most people are still unaware the causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetes. Diabetes, in a simple language, is directly related to our digestion system. Whatever we eat, we need to digest and for digestion our food breaks into small pieces of glucose or sugar. This sugar then goes to our blood cells and gives us energy to work for the day. Now to transfer glucose to our blood cells, we need insulin that is made by pancreas. If due to some reasons, our pancreas is not able to produce enough amount of insulin to transfer glucose into the blood cells, the condition is known as diabetes, and the person suffering from this disease is called as a diabetic.
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An estimated eight million homeless animals in the United States are victims of euthanization as a means to keep the population under control (humanesociety.org). Not just sick or old animals are subject to these humane deaths, but healthy, young ones that deserved a good home. Many veterinarians tell their clients to get their furry companions neutered, due to this over population. However, people use inadequate excuses such as breeding to leave their comrade intact. Thus, dogs and other animals should be neutered or spayed due to the fact that there are too many pets in the USA and neutering and spaying reduces many health risks known in animals.
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In conclusion, diabetes is a serious disease and can be life threatening. With the right research and implementation of new studies diabetes can be reduced among the populations. We as a people need to realize this epidemic and all get together and beat it. Restaurants need to stop putting chemicals and unnecessary fats in their food. Not only diabetics but everyone should educate themselves on what is going in your body when you eat. Also, exercising and getting off the couch, in children, needs to be addressed and that alone would help reduce diabetes in the younger population. I can’t stress enough on education. If you know what you are eating or how you are exercising you protect yourself from poor health and live a great life. Type 2 diabetes can be dwindled down with a conscious individual and group effort.
Dogs are wonderful creatures. They are loyal, dependable companions if given the opportunity. In recent years I have come to the opinion that we could learn something from these animals. We should also take a look at the manner in which they are being treated. Abandonment, irresponsible breeding, and neglect are only some of the ways that humans are failing the canine species.