We at West Plains Animal Hospital serve the Airway Heights, WA, and Spokane, WA, communities with our veterinary team. We treat different veterinarian conditions, including pet diabetes. Our mission is to help pets live their fullest, happiest, and longest life.
Diabetes in Pets
Just as for humans, pet diabetes is a serious disease. It requires attention and close monitoring because of the faltering interaction between glucose and insulin levels. Pet diabetes can cause too much sugar to build up, causing organ failure and other terrible conditions.
We understand this can be challenging. We can help you to correctly manage the disease for your loving pet.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Pet Diabetes
Symptoms of pet diabetes might begin subtly and then become increasingly noticeable. It can be important to observe your pet and note any of these symptoms if they arise.
- Excessive thirst
- Increased urination
- Weight loss
- Increased appetite
Diagnosis of Pet Diabetes
In order to diagnose your pet with diabetes, a veterinarian on our team might take the following steps:
- Physical exam
- Evaluation of the symptoms
- Other testing
Pets at Higher Risk for Pet Diabetes
Many animals can develop diabetes, although some pets are at a higher risk. It can be important that pet owners watch for deviations in their pet’s daily routine, especially if your pet falls into the high-risk category.
These factors may increase your pet’s risk of developing diabetes:
- Age
- Obesity
- Genetics
Veterinarian Services to Treat Pet Diabetes
At West Plains Animal Hospital, our highly trained veterinarian team is skilled and knowledgeable about pet diabetes and the treatments available to manage its progression.
These are some ways we manage pet diabetes and its symptoms:
- Diet and supplements
- Weight management
- Exercise
- Medication
We at West Plains Animal Hospital in Airway Heights, WA, serving Spokane, WA, and local communities, provide customized treatments to help your diabetic pet throughout his lifetime. We understand the complexities and challenges you will face as a responsible pet owner and we can help lighten the load.
You can take the first step by calling our office for a consultation or pet appointment. We will do what it takes to get your pet back to a pain-free, active lifestyle full of happiness, joy, and love. Call us at (509) 624-3474 for more information.