Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a weakening of the blood vessels in the retina due to chronic blood sugar imbalances caused by diabetes. This can lead to blood and other liquid leaking into the retina from the blood vessels, causing vision loss and possibly eventually blindness if not controlled.

Blindness is a frequent occurrence in diabetic dogs and less frequent in diabetic cats, who suffer more from peripheral neuropathy (weakening of the leg muscles). Generally, most diabetic dogs experience type-1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes, rather than the type-2 that's now becoming common in obese humans. 80-95% of diabetic cats experience type-2 diabetes. but are generally severely insulin-dependent by the time symptoms are diagnosed.

Chronic high blood sugar causes diabetic retinopathy, resulting in damaged blood vessels throughout the body including for many pets in the retina, resulting vision loss.

Early signs of diabetes include such symptoms as sudden weight loss or gain, accompanied by excessive drinking and urination. The pets' appetite may become ravenous or absent. In dogs, the next symptom may be vision problems including cataracts. Cats more commonly suffer from peripheral neuropathy. You will see a weakening of the hind legs and the cat's gait may become stilted or wobbly.

Owners should watch for noticeable thinning of the skin and apparent fragility.

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BIO-C Formula for Pets - Recommended as a general supplement.

CoQ10 30 for Dogs & Cats - CoQ10 30 is the highest quality Coenzyme Q10 supplement available for pets. CoQ10 30 is comprised of 100% pure pharmaceutical grade Coenzyme Q10.

Nutritional Support for Dogs&Cats - a whole food concentrate.

Visioplex Formula for Pets - Eyebright and bilberry, two herbs intergral to holistic cataract treatment, are the primary ingredients.