Does anyone know if a dog can have diabetes?

Our dog is a little overwieght and drinks water constantly. She doesn't have much energy either. Could she have diabetes? She has an apt. next week at the vet.

yes dogs can have diabetes!

Yes, dogs and cats and many other animals can have diabetes. See if you can get her apointment moved up to sometime this week.

Dogs can get diabetes. Increased thirst can also be seen with Cushing's disease, renal disease, and urinary tract infections to name a few. Good luck with your appointment.

The good news is that diabetes in dogs, like the similar disease in people, is usually manageable and can have little effect on your dog's ability to live a full and happy life. But as with many potentially serious health problems, owners must be attentive to their dog's well-being so they can seek professional care at the earliest signs of sickness or decline, and before serious damage is done. Diabetes can occur at any age, but is most frequently diagnosed between ages seven and nine. A rare form of diabetes can affect puppies. Breeds that have a higher incidence of diabetes include Poodles, Miniature Schnauzers, and Dachshunds. Females are perhaps twice as likely as males to develop diabetes. Females should be spayed because the hormone levels during their heat cycle disrupt control of diabetes.

YES. Their blood glucose levels can spike just like ours, and their pancreas can become inefficient in its production of insulin just like ours. Glad you have an apt. already scheduled. I hope for you and your dog's sakes that your furry one doesn't have it. Good luck.

umm dogs do suffer from diabetes but here as i can observe it really may not be a sign of diabetes but a sign of obesity...water intake varies from dog-to-dog..so you really cant judge..but I guess ur dog is showing symptoms of obesity..and vel the vet's apptmt can take care of it

They can have diabetes absolutely! I don't personally have a dog with diabetes but one of my friends has 2 with diabetes. These are two sites that helped her out plus her vet when she was just learning about canine diabetes.http://www.caninediabetes.org/http://www.canismajor.com/dog/diabetes.html

Thousands of dogs have diabetes and still lead happy and normal lives.But being fat and drinkings lots of water does not mean that is the problem. Being large hinders activity. Wait and see what is wrong. If need be get the appointment moved up.

They certainly can but there are other reasons for a dog to have increased thirst. Cushing's disease (an overproduction of cortisol) is common, as is kidney disease. See what the vet says!

Absolutely! Telltale signs of diabetes are lethargy, excessive drinking, sticky, sweet smelling dark yellow pee that dries into crystals, lack of appetite.A simple blood test can determine a high sugar level in the blood.If it is the case, it is not the end of the world for your dog. Dogs can get insulin injections just like people and live relatively normal lives. You will need to get the extra weight off her asap. You should do that anyway, even if the test turns up negative, just in case.Good luck-paws are crossed!

Dog diabetes in unfortunately quite common nowadays. It's mostly due to the poor diets that people feed their dogs. Since dogs are carnivores, they are not designed to digest things like corn and grains. Unfortunately, those are the main ingredients in the average commercial brand dog food. They are fillers that are inexpensive, so the commercial dog food industry uses them to make their foods cheaply. Even the "vet recommended" Science Diet brand dog food that's so expensive in the pet stores is mostly made of corn. Corn has no value to dogs and is also a major allergen.Dogs can't handle the sugars, carbs, and starches we keep adding to make their diets cheaper and more convenient. The best thing to feed a dog is the proper raw diet. I didn't come to this conclusion flippantly. Rather, I read online, then went to books and even one scholarly journal before giving my dog a raw diet. And I won't ever look back, now that his teeth are clean, he stopped having any odor (even when he's wet!), and the itchiness in his ears and on his butt went away.My dog is a toy poodle, and I feed him raw meat and bone, and he's in awesome health! Please consider feeding your dog the proper raw diet instead of giving her a diet that causes disease, then giving her medication to treat the disease that could cause side-effects!I don't own any stock in raw, dead animals, lol. A LOT of ignorant people will tell you myths (your dog will get salmonella, your dog will turn vicious, your dog can't digest raw bones) that can make it pretty nerve-wracking. So, see for yourself... The reasons NOT to rawfeed:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuvimNZGJWZBo5tqjVho65jty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080326230558AANwp48And some info on why to rawfeed, the benefits, and how to get started... It's easier than you think and not expensive! Links: http://rawfed.com/myths/ http://www.rawfeddogs.net/http://www.daybreakaussies.com/raw_feeding.htmhttp://www.thedogfoodconspiracy.com/tips/reports/dog-diabetes-tips-16.htm <-- regarding diabetes:"Raw and homemade dog foods are the best solution. In this way, you will know exactly what your dog is eating and how much sugar/carbohydrates they are consuming. Feeding a homemade diet doesn't have to be hard or expensive. There are many books on the market that can help you with recipes and advice."http://rawfed.com/myths/longevity.htmlThere's a TON more information out there, if you search around. Also, barnes and noble's website and amazon.com offer books on rawfeeding your dogs. Best of luck, and maybe he can kick the diabetes if you caught it early enough!