Canine Diabetes: Biting DiseaseThe silent killer, also known as diabetes, kills thousands of people around the world daily; most often strangers or people you have never met and sometimes even 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 that the bond shared in friendship with a dog is unlike any relationship with a human. Dog owners treat their dogs as best they can and to the best of their abilities, but most of the time the dog may be treated too well. Spoiling your dog can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes. Diabetes is silently killing man's best friend by slowly deteriorating a dog's health. This is why all dog owners and animal lovers need to be aware of what is happening in the dog's body and how to take care of it. Canine diabetes is a disease in which there is a deficiency in or insensitivity to the hormone insulin, resulting in the body being unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is produced in the pancreas, which controls blood glucose concentration. Normally, insulin works by preventing the production of glucose in the liver and ensuring that glucose from unnecessary foods is put back into the body's stores. But in the case of diabetes, the amount of insulin is not enough to stop the production of glucose (Graham). Thus, 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 a diabetic dog, a professional, such as a veterinarian, must do it. First, the veterinarian assesses the dog's overall health...... middle of paper ...... and taking care of the dog will enable it to live a normal, healthy lifespan. Diabetes kills humans slowly and silently. best friend. Without proper knowledge of the disease and treatment options, the disease can become life-threatening and kill the dog in the blink of an eye. However, if the owner monitors the dog's behavior and health, then the disease can be detected early and easily stabilized, which will impact the dog's health and a long and bright lifespan. Owners need to be more aware of the causes, symptoms and treatment options for dogs with diabetes, especially owners who are faced with the reality of caring for a dog living with this deadly disease. Dogs are not just animals that run around and don't mean anything. Dogs need as much love and affection as any human; dogs are part of a family for which this dog really means something.