A close analysis of diseases in canines and human beings would make you realize the similarity in the medical conditions. Canines are prone to many of the diseases that occur commonly in the human race as well ranging from flu to cancer. Diabetes mellitus is also observed to be present in canines. |
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The characteristics of canine diabetes mellitus do not vary much from those in humans as the disease demonstrates a condition wherein the body is unable to produce or utilize insulin sufficiently. The main function of insulin is the regulation of sugar levels in the blood. Therefore, this disease results in an elevated blood sugar level. The indications of canine diabetes include change in weight, alteration in appetite, excessive consumption of water, increase in frequency of urination and problems related to the vision. The disease does not have any potential cure. However, treatment is administered to control the blood sugar level through insulin injections and medication.
Apart from medication, certain changes in the dog’s diet are also recommended. One such modification is intake of high fiber food. Diet rich in fiber tends to decrease the pace of the digestive process in the small intestines. As a consequence, the rate at which blood glucose is released in the blood also decreases. At the same time, owing to the retarded rate of digestion, the dog does not feel hungry soon. Therefore, consumption of high fiber diet also aids in reduction of weight, which is an important step towards treatment of diabetes. High content of fiber is found in foods such as rice hulls, vegetables, fruit and vegetable skins, corn bran, soybean hulls, peanut hulls and whole wheat products.
A few high fiber food available on a prescription are ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet TM/MC canine Diabetic HF 18TM/MC containing high fiber, low fat and no sugar at all; Hill's Canine W/D comprising of ingredients such as ground whole grain corn, peanut hulls, and soybean mill run; Purina Veterinary Diets® DCO Diabetes Colitis® consisting of high levels of complex carbohydrates, satisfactory amounts of soluble and insoluble fibers, high levels of omega fatty acids, and reasonable level of calories.
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