11/15/2025
Today is World Diabetes Day, and November is National Pet Diabetes Month. Dogs can be diagnosed with diabetes, and, in fact, the pug breed is at an increased risk. ➡️ When we eat, our body breaks food down into glucose and releases it to the bloodstream. Glucose is our body’s primary source of energy. When the glucose in our bloodstream increases, that signals our pancreas to release insulin, a hormone that is like a key and “unlocks” the cell, allowing the glucose to enter and be used as energy. With diabetes, you may have lost your keys or they stopped working and can’t unlock your cells, leaving the glucose levels in your blood to continue rising. This can cause serious health issues, especially the longer your blood glucose remains elevated.
Scroll through the graphics to learn more about diabetes in dogs, specifically: risk factors, clinical signs, effects of uncontrolled diabetes, veterinary diagnosis and treatment, and management and outcomes.
If you suspect your dog has diabetes, contact your veterinarian immediately.
