Diabetes mellitus is a disease involving the pancreas. The pancreas is a small organ that lies along the small intestine near the stomach. Diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to control the dog's blood glucose levels. As a result, the blood glucose can become very high.
Diabetic dogs require regular injections of insulin to control their blood glucose levels.
Without it diabetes mellitus can be fatal. This disease is relatively common in dogs. It is most often seen in middle-aged or older dogs. A congenital form of diabetes occurs in puppies, but it is very uncommon. Drinking larger than normal amounts of water Increased urine production Low insulin and high glucose levels in the bloodstream cause all these signs.