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DIABETIC
COOKIES
Dog nutrition plays a key role in
treating the diabetic dog.
In pets, as in people, diabetes is a deficiency of the pancreatic
hormone
called insulin. Insulin works by transporting sugar out of the blood
and
into cells where it is used as energy. When the body fails to produce
enough
insulin, sugar, in the form of glucose, accumulates in the blood. When
it reaches a certain level, it passes into urine. Since the chemical
properties
of sugar attract water, a diabetic dog begins to drink water and
urinate
excessively. These are often the first signs of diabetes visible to the
pet owner.
Other diabetic symptoms include listlessness,
vomiting and poor hair
coat. Increased or decreased appetite along with weight loss are also
common
symptoms in diabetic pets. Some
of these symptoms are common to other diseases. Your veterinarian can
determine
whether diabetes is the underlying reason for your pet's symptoms.
Sometimes
it's only when illness strikes, that we learn about proper dog
nutrition.
Providing a healthy diet is the first step in improving you pet's
natural
defenses and providing a strong foundation for good health. No amount
of
drugs can correct the underlying problem of poor nutrition. With the
older
pet, nutrition becomes even more critical. Increasingly, researchers,
veterinarians
and pet owners are looking to and finding help through nutrition.
OLD
DOG COOKIE COMPANY'S Diabetic
Cookies contain ingredients known to reduce blood sugar. Fiber and
herbs
combine to help slow the rate of food metabolism, allowing your dog to
manage its insulin requirements better. The brewers yeast in these
cookies
aids in using blood glucose more effectively. The garlic helps
stimulate
digestive function. Each ingredient was selected for its nutritive and
health benefits. Remember that diabetic pets need regular veterinary
care.
Consistent exercise and optimum weight maintenance also decrease your
pets
insulin needs. You will find approximately 40 cookies in each package.
Some
of these symptoms are common to other diseases. Your veterinarian can
determine
whether diabetes is the underlying reason for your pet's symptoms.
Sometimes
it's only when illness strikes, that we learn about proper dog
nutrition.
Providing a healthy diet is the first step in improving you pet's
natural
defenses and providing a strong foundation for good health. No amount
of
drugs can correct the underlying problem of poor nutrition. With the
older
pet, nutrition becomes even more critical. Increasingly, researchers,
veterinarians
and pet owners are looking to and finding help through nutrition.
