{"id":2617,"date":"2019-11-21T12:16:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T12:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/?p=2617"},"modified":"2024-02-22T06:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T06:10:27","slug":"check-your-pet-calendar-its-pet-diabetes-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/check-your-pet-calendar-its-pet-diabetes-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Check Your Pet Calendar, It&#8217;s Pet Diabetes Awareness Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"520\" src=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PCS-Check-Your-Pet-Calendar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PCS-Check-Your-Pet-Calendar.jpg 750w, http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/PCS-Check-Your-Pet-Calendar-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes in humans is a very common condition, and so it is in pets as well. And recent statistics have shown that one in approximately 300 adult dogs and one in approximately 200 cats are diabetic. These numbers don&#8217;t look that menacing, but when you look at the bigger picture, it surely does tell you a different tale. And due to these alarming numbers, Pet Diabetes Awareness Month is and has been observed more vigorously in the past few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diabetes\nin Pets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Very similar to the human form of\ndiabetes, pet diabetes is a very complex and highly common disease among pets\nlike cats and dogs. There are mainly two types of diabetes in pets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Type\nI Diabetes \u2013<\/strong> Where the body finds it\nextremely hard to produce *insulin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type\nII Diabetes \u2013<\/strong> Where the body fails to make\nproper use of the insulin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*insulin:<\/strong>\nit is a hormone that the body requires to convert sugar and other foods into\nenergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pet Diabetes Awareness Month<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the entire month of\nNovember is observed as Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. The main motive for\nobserving such a month is to raise awareness among pet parents as well as the\ngeneral public about diabetes in pets and also to figure out ways to curb such\na disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that diabetes is an\nincurable disease, which is why it is so important to raise awareness among\neveryone. Moreover, even if pets are diabetic, it does not mean that it\u2019s the\nend of the road for them. Those diabetic pets can still lead a healthy and\nhappy life if and only if you take the necessary steps and measures, especially\nwith their diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs\nThat Your Pet Could Be Diabetic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The below-mentioned points are a list\nof signs that shouldn\u2019t be neglected or ignored at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in thirst\nand urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction in weight\ndespite an increase in appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lameness, lethargic,\nor weak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change in fur coat\nand skin condition (pale color)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloudy or dull eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloated stomach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive loss of fur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet experiences any of the\nabove, be quick to consult a veterinarian. These are the signs that your pet\ncould be diabetic, so act tactfully and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How\nto Manage Diabetes in Diabetic Pets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As stated earlier, diabetes is\nincurable, but such a disease can be successfully managed. For that to happen,\npet parents need to be extra vigilant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can successfully manage\ndiabetes in your diabetic pet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain a proper and\nbalanced diet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut down on fatty\nfoods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refrain from\noverfeeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No in-between\nsnackies to munch on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily exercising like\nwalks and playing fetch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular health\ncheck-ups to the vet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get blood sugar\nlevels checked every now and then.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow all of the above to give your\ndiabetic pet a reason to smile and be happy about life.\nYour pet will surely appreciate the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How\nYou Can Spread Pet Diabetes Awareness?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet Diabetes Awareness Month is not\nonly confined to raising awareness in and around your area or locality. With\nthe help of the internet, you can raise awareness throughout the world as well.\nAll you can do is log onto any of your socials like Facebook, Instagram, or\nTwitter and post a write-up or upload images of your diabetic pets. Do not\nforget to use <strong>#PetDiabetesAwarenessMonth<\/strong>\nor <strong>#PetDiabetesMonth<\/strong>in your posts\nbecause we\u2019ll be keeping an eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? 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