Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Did You Know November is National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month?

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November is National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month and BluePearl Veterinary Partners encourages pet owners to become more aware of the signs and symptoms of diabetes. 

Diabetes is a relatively common disease in which the body cannot use glucose, or sugar properly.  If detected early enough, pets can live a normal life if treated properly.  In some cases it can even be reversed with cats.  Although diabetes can be easily manageable, if it is left untended it can be life threatening.  

Some warning signs of diabetes could be increase in consumption of water, urination and appetite, weight loss and the development of Cataracts if the disease has been existent for a long period of time.  

However, certain steps can be taken to avoid diabetes. Weight can be a large factor in developing diabetes; controlling your pets diet to avoid obesity is an easy step that can be taken to help your pet live a longer and healthier life.   If any of these symptoms occur, you should bring your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible! 

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