The ideal carbohydrate content for dogs is hotly debated by owners, but dogs are pretty flexible in what they can tolerate. I target at least 75 grams of protein per 1,000 calories.įiber and carbohydrate content. Overweight dogs that are also diabetic certainly benefit from more protein in the diet when losing weight under veterinary supervision. Additional protein helps to maintain muscle and provide adequate amino acids for rebuilding muscle. Dogs with diabetes, especially before it’s well-controlled, may have poor muscle mass. Read more about feeding by calorie rather than by food weight here. If pancreatitis has been previously diagnosed or is suspected, a diet with less than 30 grams of fat per 1,000 calories is ideal. These dogs often have a history of vomiting or diarrhea in the past. A large number of dogs with diabetes acquired the condition because they had chronic pancreatitis, which affects the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin among other functions. In choosing a diet for a dog with diabetes, here are some factors to consider and discuss with your vet:įat content. Diabetic dogs should be fed the same diet routinely, on the same schedule-ideally twice a day in most cases, to pair with insulin dosing.

What Do You Feed a Diabetic Dog?įirst things first: what do you feed a diabetic dog? There are several considerations, but the most important thing you can do is to be consistent.

Below, we’ll take a closer look at dog diabetes diets and other tips for managing the condition.

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