Can a high protein diet give a dog Canine Diabetes?
Question by 1 Fox: Can a high protein diet give a dog Canine Diabetes?
My dog is on a protein diet due to the fact that he is allergic to the fillers found in most dog foods (corn, flower, etc.) He has been on many different brands of dog food and I finally found one he likes and one that works with his allergies. He only gets 2 cups a day measured for his weight (23lbs). He has been on this diet for about 2 yr but on this brand for about 6 mouths to a year. He almost 6 yrs old.
He has started peeing in the house for no reason in the past month (but only 3 times, twice were in the same area)
I also noticed that his water intake is a lot higher than it used to be (when he was still on generic dog food). My mom was the one that brought up that he might have diabetes as these are two symptoms.
I plan on making a vet appointment but since he lives with my parents he won’t see the vet till this weekend or next week, when I come home. Being so far way worries me. So I’m asking just for a better understanding.
His food is fish and potato and the first 10 ingredients are:
Trout, Potato, Course Ground Millet, Herring Meal, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flax Seed, Oat Bran, Natural Flavors, Blueberries
Analysis:
Protein: minimum 21% Fat: minimum 12% Fiber: maximum 4% Moisture: maximum 10%
So can his food cause diabetes?
Best answer:
Answer by Dances With Woofs!
No,a high protein diet would not cause diabetes,but it may affect the kidneys of an older dog.The symptoms sound like the dog may be developing renal failure,but it could be diabetes or Cushing’s disease,or even something as simple as a urinary tract infection.. The food you are feeding is not a high protein food. 21% protein is a moderate amount of protein which most any dog can handle. You just need to have the dog checked out asap. Ask your parents to at least take a urine sample in to the vet until you get home.
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