Diabetes in Dogs

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https://www.petcare.com.au/diabetes-in-dogs/

Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) is common in dogs. Normally, blood sugar levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin. Diabetic dogs lack sufficient insulin to keep sugar levels steady, which results in high blood glucose. Clues that this is the case include a thirsty dog that eats well, but loses weight.