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   I am wondering how can you even suspect that your dog has diabetes?  I'm guessing that perhaps if the pet starts drinking unusual amounts of water would be one of the symptoms...  Any ideas or suggestions?

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SallyDP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 07Jun2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Quote Reply Topic: How do you know? Posted: 25Jun2008 at 5:22pm
	I am wondering how can you even suspect that your dog has diabetes? I'm guessing that perhaps if the pet starts drinking unusual amounts of water would be one of the symptoms... Any ideas or suggestions?

lila Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12Jan2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Quote Reply Posted: 16Jan2009 at 8:14pm
	i dont know much about diabetes in dogs, anyone know if the risk is higher in small dogs than it is in larger dogs?

veterinary Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12May2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Quote Reply Posted: 16May2009 at 7:27am
	measure drinking, shouldnt be more than about 50mls/kg / 24hrs. Ie 10kg dog, 1/2 a litre. Twice this prob ok in hot weather, but 3-4x this prob not ok. Quick and simple urine glucose test at the vets will help start the diagnosis, although more tests will need to be done. small dogs- no not really.

symondneil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30Jan2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Quote Reply Posted: 30Jan2010 at 10:20am
	Hi, Drinking lots of water, peeing a lot, weight loss, fatigued, lethargic, almost human symptoms. Take to the vet for accurate diagnosis, even if you suspect something is wrong.
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