Emergency situations that
may arise if your dog has diabetes are: - Hypoglycaemia - extremely low
blood sugar
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
or hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome
(HHNK syndrome) - caused by extremely high blood sugar
As the owner of a diabetic dog,
it is important to be prepared for the above situations. IF YOUR DIABETIC DOG HAS ANY
OF THESE SIGNS: - Excessive drinking for more than 3 days
- Excessive urination or inappropriate urination in the house for more
than 3 days
- Reduction in or loss of appetite
- Weakness, seizures or severe depression
- Behavioural change, muscle twitching or anxiety
- Constipation, vomiting or diarrhoea
- Signs of a bladder infection (passing frequent small amounts of urine,
straining to urinate, blood in the urine)
- Swelling of the head or neck
Contact your veterinary surgeon immediately
for possible adjustment of the insulin dose or treatment of additional
medical problems. |