| Like humans, dogs too get diabetes. When a dog has | | | | Cut Down On The Fat |
| diabetes, the best way to keep it in control is by giving | | | | Apart from regulating blood sugar and insulin levels in |
| it diabetic dog food, which is low in sugar and | | | | the body, the pancreas also produces enzymes that |
| carbohydrates. Apart from controlling the amount of | | | | break down fats. Since it is essential not to put too |
| sugar in a diabetic dog's food, the amount of food and | | | | much stress on the pancreas of a diabetic dog, it is |
| the frequency in which they are fed also needs to be | | | | important to choose low-fat meats. Ground beef |
| monitored. The general recommendation is that your | | | | should not be given, and the extra fat in turkey and |
| diabetic dog should be fed smaller meals twice or | | | | chicken should be removed. While some fat is required |
| thrice a day instead of a single large meal. This is | | | | for good health, according to nutritionists, it is best to |
| because blood sugar levels can be stabilized by | | | | minimize the amount as much as possible. |
| smaller meals, whereas a single large meal results in a | | | | Some Grains Are Good |
| high insulin spike, and then for it to drop down in 12 | | | | While you do have to be careful about the quantity of |
| hours. When blood sugar plummets too low, it results in | | | | grain you feed your dog, since animals cannot digest |
| hypoglycemia, which is a series condition. | | | | grains as easily as humans because their digestive |
| So what diabetic dog food should you give your dog? | | | | track is shorter, certain grains are beneficial for diabetic |
| Here are a few recommendations that will assist in | | | | dogs. Millet, oats and brown rice provide fiber and also |
| controlling the diabetic condition of your dog: | | | | help to control the levels of insulin. Some nutritionists |
| Shun Foods That Have Sugar | | | | also advise cornmeal, but sometimes dogs have |
| Most dog owners have very little idea about the | | | | allergic reactions to wheat and corn. But it is best to |
| amounts of carbohydrates and sugar contained in | | | | use grains sparingly, because being carbohydrates |
| commercial dog food. Carbohydrates are considered a | | | | they are turned into glucose by the body. |
| form of sugar because they are metabolized into | | | | Adding fresh vegetables and raw fruits, which are high |
| glucose by the body. Both soft-moist dog food and dry | | | | in nutrients and vitamins, and have natural sugars |
| dog food are considered culprits. If you must feed your | | | | (which do not have the detrimental effects on insulin |
| dog commercially manufactured dog food, it is better | | | | levels that processed sugar does), brewer's yeast |
| to give them a good quality canned food. It is important | | | | which contains a substance known as 'glucose |
| to check the ingredients, which are printed on the label. | | | | tolerance factor' which helps the body to use blood |
| Homemade Diabetic Dog Food | | | | sugar more efficaciously, and Vitamin E which aids in |
| The best solution is to feed your dog homemade dog | | | | reducing the requirement for insulin, are some of the |
| foods and raw foods. By doing this, you will be able to | | | | other recommendations. |
| keep track of exactly how much carbohydrates and | | | | Before making any changes to your dog's diet, it is |
| sugar they are getting. Putting your dog on a | | | | important to consult a vet about the diabetic dog food |
| homemade diabetic dog food diet need not be | | | | diet your pet needs, and give those foods that your |
| expensive or hard work. There are plenty of websites | | | | dog tolerates well. But, as a thumb rule, avoid giving |
| on the Internet that have lots of advice and recipes | | | | baked foods that contain sugar and flour. |
| that are nutritious and tasty. | | | | |