Canine Diabetes: Biting DiseaseThe silent killer, otherwise known as diabetes, kills thousands of people around the world every day; mostly strangers or people they have never met and sometimes even their own family members. What if he was someone's best friend? A best friend so close that the bond shared is indescribable, like a dog. Many people find the bond shared in a friendship with a dog different from any relationship with a human. Dog owners treat their dogs as best they can and to the best of their ability, but in most cases the dog may be treated too well. Spoiling your dog can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes. Diabetes silently kills man's best friend by slowly deteriorating the dog's health, which is why all dog owners and pet lovers should be aware of what is happening in the dog's body and how to properly care for it. it is a deficiency of the hormone insulin or an insensitivity to it so the body is unable to adequately regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is produced in the pancreas, which controls the concentration of glucose in the blood. Normally, insulin does this by preventing the production of glucose in the liver and ensuring that glucose from unneeded food is put back into the body's stores. But in the case of diabetes the amount of insulin is not enough to stop glucose production (Graham). Therefore the sugars needed by the cells are not absorbed, so the unabsorbed sugar continues to circulate in the blood until the sugar is finally secreted by the kidneys into the urine (Khalsa 183). To diagnose diabetes in a dog, a professional, such as a veterinarian, must do so. The vet first evaluates the dog's overall health... mid-paper... and taking proper care of the dog will allow it to live a normal, healthy life. Diabetes slowly and silently kills human health. best friend. Without proper knowledge of the disease and treatment options, the disease will and can become fatally rapid and kill the dog in the blink of an eye. However, if the owner keeps a close eye on the dog's behavior and health, the disease can be diagnosed early and stabilized easily, compromising the dog's health for a long and brilliant life. Owners need to be more aware of the causes, symptoms and treatment options of dogs with diabetes, especially owners who are faced with the reality of caring for a dog living with this deadly disease. Dogs are not simply animals running around without any meaning. Dogs require as much love and affection as any human; dogs are part of a family, for which that dog really means something.