If you’re concerned that your Boxer may have diabetes, talk to your vet Lafayette, LA to find out about specific signs and symptoms. Diabetes can occur in just about any breed of dog no matter the age or sex of the dog. Most diabetes cases are seen in obese dogs, female dogs or senior dogs; however, it has been known to occur in young dogs and in males. Dogs that have diabetes will most likely be extremely thirsty and urinate frequently. The primary job of insulin is to trigger the liver and muscles to convert glucose from the blood into sugar. When this doesn’t happen there is an excessive amount of glucose in the blood stream, which is discharged from the body through urination. Other symptoms of diabetes may include hunger, weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, enlarged liver, cataracts, bladder or kidney infection. Call your doctor if you see any of these symptoms in your Boxer.