Could Your Pet Be Diabetic?
Although any cat or dog can develop diabetes the following breeds have shown an increased risk of developing the disease:
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Keeshond
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Poodle
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Samoyed
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Daschund
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Alaskan malamute
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Miniature schnauzer
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Chow chow
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Beagle
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Doberman
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Labrador retriever
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Hungarian puli
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Golden retriever
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Miniature pinscher
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Old English sheepdog
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Springer spaniel
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Schipperke
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Finnish spitz
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West Highland white terrier
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Cairn terrier
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In the UK and Australia, burmese cats have been reported to have a higher incidence of diabetes mellitus
For further more detailed information on diabetes in your pet take a look at MSD Animal Health excellent advice website using the link below:
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If you think your pet might be showing any of the symptoms described on this page, then please give the surgery a call on 01375 373202 to talk to a member of staff and arrange an appointment.
