I have been getting quite a few questions about diabetes in dogs, even though it is a fairly rare occurrence (not like cats, where type 2 diabetes is at epidemic levels).
I turned for assistance in answering this question thoroughly to my newest professional colleague on the website and on my radio shows — Dr. Donna Spector from Chicago has graciously agreed to be both my new Official Veterinary Nutrition Consultant and the Official 2nd Opinion Vet on the show since she has it all: she is a board certified Internist, a member of the veterinary holistic doctors organization (AVHMA) and has a broad range of knowledge and talents.
Click over to my original blog on “Diabetes in Dogs: Why they Get It, How to Manage it” for the whole story!
Tracie Hotchner, author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible, guest blogs here every Thursday on healthy, natural choices for pets.
HALO Spots Stew – dry and canned- is a great diet for a diabetic dog – just note you need to supplement with Metamucil or the equivalent to help control blood sugar.