For most diabetic dogs it's a lifelong condition. For cats, the prospect of remission, as well as giving owners hope, underscores the need for awareness of early symptoms and early vet care.

Almost all dogs that develop diabetes do so due to their metabolism. The disease manifests mainly through elevated blood glucose. Diabetes mellitus in dogs is caused by impaired insulin secretion ...

Like humans, when dogs have diabetes, staying trim is key. If your dog is overweight, losing some pounds can help their cells better use insulin, a hormone that keeps blood sugar levels in check.

Learning a pet has diabetes can be a shock. Sadly, about 20% of diabetic cats and dogs are euthanised within a year of diagnosis due to the impacts on the pets’ health and their owners ...

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh describes what to watch out for if you decide to try and treat your dog's diabetes yourself.

Results were presented at the 2025 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Louisville, Kentucky.

Type 1 diabetes is most common in dogs. Parilov/Shutterstock. 2. Type 2 diabetes. This form is characterised by insulin resistance and dysfunction in cells that produce insulin.

Learning a pet has diabetes can be a shock. Sadly, about 20% of diabetic cats and dogs are euthanised within a year of diagnosis due to the impacts on the pets’ health and their owners ...