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CANINE DIABETES MELLITUS

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Species affected: Cats, Dogs

Background: Occurs primarily in animals with obesity, sedentary activity levels, processed food, high carbohydrate diets in carnivores (cats especially), and chronic, low-grade stress; also due to the pollution of urban environments.

Symptoms: PU/PD, polyphagia, unexplained weight loss and later, diabetic ketoacidosis.

Diagnostics: Blood values are for glucose, insulin, serum fructosamines to monitor long-term glycemic control; sugar in the urine.

Special Notes: Cats are frequently NIDDM, while dogs are more frequently IDDM. Cats are known for spontaneously recovering from diabetes; they may fluctuate in and out of the disease state before becoming permanently diabetic. A low carbohydrate diet is recommended for these cats. Diabetic polyneuropathy does occur (more commonly in cats that in dogs) and is a sign that glycemic control is poor.

Principles for Supplementation: Diabetic polyneuropathy has been found to be more responsive to controlling blood glucose levels or to acupuncture, than it is to alpha-lipoic acid or any other herb/nutraceutical.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—DIABETES MELLITUS
Formulas	Dosage	Mechanism/Purpose
Aloe Vera Juice	Cats: ½ teaspoon, bid Dogs: ½ teaspoon - 1 tablespoon, bid	Lowers blood glucose.
Diabogen	Cats: ½ capsule, sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid	Improves glycemic control.
Krill Oil	Cats: 1 gelcap, sid Dogs: 1 gelcap/25 lbs, sid	Good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Antiinflammatory.
Manganese Citrate	Cats: ¼ capsule, bid Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lbs, bid (up to 1 capsule, bid)	Increases level of SOD. Activator of many enzymes and constituents of some metalloenzymes. Involved in bone and cartilage development, reproduction and lipid metabolism. Antacids can inhibit absorption.
Small Animal Antioxidant	Cats: ½ capsule, sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid	Antioxidant.
Super EPA Omega Plus	Cats: 1 capsule Omega Plus, sid Dogs: 1 - 2 capsules/25 lbs Super EPA,sid (or divided daily)	Enhances glucose metabolism.

Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful, they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf

The above information is simply informational. It's intent is not to replace the advice of a veterinarian nor to assist you in making a diagnosis of your pet. Please consult with your own veterinarian for confirmation of any diagnosis. Your pets life may depend on it.