Endocrine

Diabetes mellitus

Urgent
URGENT. See a veterinarian within hours, not days.

Overview

insulin-dependent. Middle-aged females predominantly. Signs: increased drinking / urination, weight loss despite appetite. Lifelong management.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.
Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

Australian Terrier — a Terrier (AKC); FCI Group 3 breed

Australian Terrier

Australia; vermin, snake-killing and watchdog terr
Samoyed — a Working (AKC) breed

Samoyed

Siberia
Silky Terrier — a Toy (AKC) breed

Silky Terrier

Australia
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