Has your Golden Retriever recently been diagnosed with canine diabetes? If so then you should contact your vet to talk more about the disease and how it can affect your Golden Retriever. Diabetes typically occurs when there isn’t enough insulin in a dog’s body causing the body to break down fat and protein reserves as an alternative. A variety of factors can cause diabetes such as obesity, gender, and age all of which are categorized as genetic predisposition. It is also believed that some Golden Retriever may develop diabetes due to various hormone therapies. For instance, females that are being given medications to control heat cycles appear to be at a greater risk. Pancreatitis is also said to cause diabetes as it disrupts the normal production of insulin. Research shows that immune system disorders and viral diseases may also be contributing factors. Contact your Pet Clinic Olathe KS to learn more.