{"id":176219,"date":"2022-07-28T08:03:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T08:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T10:35:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T10:35:02","slug":"how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How often should you feed a diabetic dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_often_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How often should you feed a diabetic dog?\">How often should you feed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#What_should_dog_with_diabetes_eat\" title=\"What should dog with diabetes eat?\">What should dog with diabetes eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#What_foods_should_dogs_with_diabetes_avoid\" title=\"What foods should dogs with diabetes avoid?\">What foods should dogs with diabetes avoid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Do_I_have_to_feed_my_diabetic_dog_every_12_hours\" title=\"Do I have to feed my diabetic dog every 12 hours?\">Do I have to feed my diabetic dog every 12 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_often_should_dogs_with_diabetes_eat\" title=\"How often should dogs with diabetes eat?\">How often should dogs with diabetes eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_much_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How much should you feed a diabetic dog?\">How much should you feed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Why_is_my_diabetic_dog_always_hungry\" title=\"Why is my diabetic dog always hungry?\">Why is my diabetic dog always hungry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#When_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"When should you feed a diabetic dog?\">When should you feed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Is_Chicken_OK_for_diabetic_dogs\" title=\"Is Chicken OK for diabetic dogs?\">Is Chicken OK for diabetic dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Can_dogs_with_diabetes_eat_eggs\" title=\"Can dogs with diabetes eat eggs?\">Can dogs with diabetes eat eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#What_foods_should_diabetic_dogs_avoid\" title=\"What foods should diabetic dogs avoid?\">What foods should diabetic dogs avoid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#What_food_is_good_for_a_dog_with_diabetes\" title=\"What food is good for a dog with diabetes?\">What food is good for a dog with diabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Are_eggs_good_for_dogs_with_diabetes\" title=\"Are eggs good for dogs with diabetes?\">Are eggs good for dogs with diabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How many times a day should you feed a diabetic dog?\">How many times a day should you feed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Can_my_diabetic_dog_skip_a_meal\" title=\"Can my diabetic dog skip a meal?\">Can my diabetic dog skip a meal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Can_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog_one_hour_early\" title=\"Can I feed my diabetic dog one hour early?\">Can I feed my diabetic dog one hour early?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_often_should_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How often should I feed my diabetic dog?\">How often should I feed my diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Do_diabetic_dogs_have_to_eat_12_hours_apart\" title=\"Do diabetic dogs have to eat 12 hours apart?\">Do diabetic dogs have to eat 12 hours apart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Can_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog_between_meals\" title=\"Can I feed my diabetic dog between meals?\">Can I feed my diabetic dog between meals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_much_do_I_feed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How much do I feed a diabetic dog?\">How much do I feed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Does_diabetes_make_dogs_hungry\" title=\"Does diabetes make dogs hungry?\">Does diabetes make dogs hungry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#What_happens_if_you_overfeed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"What happens if you overfeed a diabetic dog?\">What happens if you overfeed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_much_should_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How much should I feed my diabetic dog?\">How much should I feed my diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#How_often_do_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\" title=\"How often do you feed a diabetic dog?\">How often do you feed a diabetic dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog\/#Is_it_better_to_feed_a_diabetic_dog_early_or_late\" title=\"Is it better to feed a diabetic dog early or late?\">Is it better to feed a diabetic dog early or late?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How often should you feed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ultimate goal is to feed your dog <b>two similar meals a day, approximately 12 hours apart, with less than 10% of the total nutrients for the day coming from treats. Insulin is given within an hour of eating each meal and this schedule should be maintained with as much regularity as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: Question: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-can-i-give-my-diabetic-dog-apples\/\">Can I give my diabetic dog apples?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_dog_with_diabetes_eat\"><\/span>What should dog with diabetes eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treats between meals are OK, but not necessary; it may be best to just stick with meals and no treats. Avoid snacks that list syrup, molasses, fructose, dextrose, or maltose on the ingredients label. <b>Homemade dehydrated meats, carrots, snap peas, and even canned pumpkin are good options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_should_dogs_with_diabetes_avoid\"><\/span>What foods should dogs with diabetes avoid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing to avoid is <b>food with simple sugars. 1 These will raise your dog&#8217;s blood sugar level. Avoid giving any treats or table scraps that contain sugar or sweeteners such as corn syrup, as well as high glycemic foods that quickly boost blood sugar, such as white rice and bread.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-191765\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"What foods should dogs with diabetes avoid?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-foods-should-dogs-with-diabetes-avoid-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_have_to_feed_my_diabetic_dog_every_12_hours\"><\/span>Do I have to feed my diabetic dog every 12 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, a consistent routine is vital to keeping diabetic dogs healthy. Here are things to keep in mind: <b>Dog should be fed the same amount and type of food roughly every 12 hours. Insulin injections should be given immediately after meals so the dog&#8217;s dose can be lowered if he eats less than normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_dogs_with_diabetes_eat\"><\/span>How often should dogs with diabetes eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, a consistent routine is vital to keeping diabetic dogs healthy. Here are things to keep in mind: <b>Dog should be fed the same amount and type of food roughly every 12 hours. Insulin injections should be given immediately after meals so the dog&#8217;s dose can be lowered if he eats less than normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How much should you feed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Timing. A diabetic dog needs correctly timed meals, instead of free will feeding. Meals <b>10-12 hours apart work best for most dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_diabetic_dog_always_hungry\"><\/span>Why is my diabetic dog always hungry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ultimate goal is to feed your dog <b>two similar meals a day, approximately 12 hours apart, with less than 10% of the total nutrients for the day coming from treats. Insulin is given within an hour of eating each meal and this schedule should be maintained with as much regularity as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>When should you feed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing to avoid is <b>food with simple sugars. 1 These will raise your dog&#8217;s blood sugar level. Avoid giving any treats or table scraps that contain sugar or sweeteners such as corn syrup, as well as high glycemic foods that quickly boost blood sugar, such as white rice and bread.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0tJjFcokv4k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chicken_OK_for_diabetic_dogs\"><\/span>Is Chicken OK for diabetic dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, feed half of your dog&#8217;s total daily food right before or with each injection. The first meal (half of the daily ration) is given <b>just before the morning insulin injection. This allows you to see that the dog is feeling well and eating normally before the insulin is given.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_with_diabetes_eat_eggs\"><\/span>Can dogs with diabetes eat eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, chicken is fine for most dogs with diabetes. Just remember that you should not season the chicken or use butter or oil when making it for your dog. Instead, boil it without seasoning. Follow that same advice when adding chicken to any dog&#8217;s food, even if they do not have diabetes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_should_diabetic_dogs_avoid\"><\/span>What foods should diabetic dogs avoid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid giving <b>any treats or table scraps that contain sugar or sweeteners such as corn syrup, as well as high glycemic foods that quickly boost blood sugar, such as white rice and bread.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_good_for_a_dog_with_diabetes\"><\/span>What food is good for a dog with diabetes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Foods for Diabetic Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orijen Six Fish Grain Free Adult Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Acana Heritage Free Run Poultry Formula.<\/li>\n<li>Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Merrick Grain Free Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Nutro Adult Lite Weight Loss Dog Food Chicken, Brown Rice and Oatmeal.<\/li>\n<li>Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycobalance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191766\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-food-is-good-for-a-dog-with-diabetes.jpg\" alt=\"What food is good for a dog with diabetes?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-food-is-good-for-a-dog-with-diabetes.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-food-is-good-for-a-dog-with-diabetes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-food-is-good-for-a-dog-with-diabetes-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eggs_good_for_dogs_with_diabetes\"><\/span>Are eggs good for dogs with diabetes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, chicken is fine for most dogs with diabetes. Just remember that you should not season the chicken or use butter or oil when making it for your dog. Instead, boil it without seasoning. Follow that same advice when adding chicken to any dog&#8217;s food, even if they do not have diabetes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How many times a day should you feed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ultimate goal is to feed your dog <b>two similar meals a day, approximately 12 hours apart, with less than 10% of the total nutrients for the day coming from treats. Insulin is given within an hour of eating each meal and this schedule should be maintained with as much regularity as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_diabetic_dog_skip_a_meal\"><\/span>Can my diabetic dog skip a meal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, feed half of your dog&#8217;s total daily food right before or with each injection. The first meal (half of the daily ration) is given <b>just before the morning insulin injection. This allows you to see that the dog is feeling well and eating normally before the insulin is given.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog_one_hour_early\"><\/span>Can I feed my diabetic dog one hour early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A diabetic dog who will not eat is not something to ignore. Many diabetic canines are given insulin shots to control their blood sugar levels, but giving insulin to a dog who has not eaten for some time can be extremely dangerous. <b>It is never advised to give an insulin injection to your pet if he hasn&#8217;t eaten his food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How often should I feed my diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ultimate goal is to feed your dog <b>two similar meals a day, approximately 12 hours apart, with less than 10% of the total nutrients for the day coming from treats. Insulin is given within an hour of eating each meal and this schedule should be maintained with as much regularity as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WeClVNy2uFE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_diabetic_dogs_have_to_eat_12_hours_apart\"><\/span>Do diabetic dogs have to eat 12 hours apart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, a consistent routine is vital to keeping diabetic dogs healthy. Here are things to keep in mind: <b>Dog should be fed the same amount and type of food roughly every 12 hours. Insulin injections should be given immediately after meals so the dog&#8217;s dose can be lowered if he eats less than normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog_between_meals\"><\/span>Can I feed my diabetic dog between meals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treats between meals are OK, but not necessary; it may be best to just stick with meals and no treats. Avoid snacks that list syrup, molasses, fructose, dextrose, or maltose on the ingredients label.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_I_feed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How much do I feed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is given insulin twice daily, it should be fed <b>two equally-sized meals 10 to 12 hours apart, with each meal given at the time of the insulin injections (or just prior). Don&#8217;t give a larger and smaller meal as the dose of insulin will be aimed at meals of the same size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_diabetes_make_dogs_hungry\"><\/span>Does diabetes make dogs hungry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increased Hunger <b>If your cat or dog is diabetic, it may exhibit signs of excess hunger. Dogs often act hungry even when they are not, but if your dog is eating more food than he\/she normally does and is maintaining or losing weight, this may be a sign of diabetes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_overfeed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>What happens if you overfeed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treats between meals are OK, but not necessary; it may be best to just stick with meals and no treats. Avoid snacks that list syrup, molasses, fructose, dextrose, or maltose on the ingredients label.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191767\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-overfeed-a-diabetic-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if you overfeed a diabetic dog?\" width=\"414\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-overfeed-a-diabetic-dog.jpg 414w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-you-overfeed-a-diabetic-dog-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_feed_my_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How much should I feed my diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This combination of very high blood sugar and dehydration will eventually affect the brain&#8217;s ability to function normally, leading to <b>depression, seizures and coma. It is rare, however, since symptoms will often warrant a visit to the veterinarian before a pet&#8217;s health has deteriorated to that level.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_you_feed_a_diabetic_dog\"><\/span>How often do you feed a diabetic dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ultimate goal is to feed your dog <b>two similar meals a day, approximately 12 hours apart, with less than 10% of the total nutrients for the day coming from treats. Insulin is given within an hour of eating each meal and this schedule should be maintained with as much regularity as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_feed_a_diabetic_dog_early_or_late\"><\/span>Is it better to feed a diabetic dog early or late?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A diabetic pet needs to eat <b>before you administer insulin. For best results, inject insulin within one hour after feeding to prevent blood sugar spikes. Many pet owners like to administer insulin while their pet eats to take advantage of that distraction, but, if you do that, ensure your pet eats all her food.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How often should you feed a diabetic dog?What should dog with diabetes eat?What foods should dogs with diabetes avoid?Do I have to feed my diabetic dog every 12 hours?How often should dogs with diabetes eat?How much should you feed a diabetic dog?Why is my diabetic dog always hungry?When should you feed a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-often-should-you-feed-a-diabetic-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176219"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176219"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191768,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176219\/revisions\/191768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}