Natural Remedies for Diabetes in Dogs

Just like humans, dogs can get diabetes. This is a life-threatening disease for dogs, and every pet owner should be aware of the dangers. There are many over-the-counter and prescription medications for dogs with diabetes, but natural remedies are also available to give your pet relief.

  1. Apple Cider Vinegar

    • Apple cider vinegar can be given to dogs with diabetes to boost the effects of any current medicine they are taking. Add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to your dog's water daily. This will help alleviate the dog's condition, and the apple cider vinegar is the healthiest vinegar to use, according to the Diabetes in Dogs website.

    Cinnamon

    • Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon on your dog's food daily; if you put on too much, the dog will smell it and not eat the food. The cinnamon works by substituting insulin in the dog's blood. Do not add any sweeteners to the cinnamon because it does not mesh well with sugar.

    Bejak

    • Bejak, also known as pterocarpus marsupium, has been used since prehistoric times to treat diabetes, according to AyurvedicCure.com. The herb lowers blood sugar levels and is good for dogs when their bodies are starting to deteriorate due to diabetes.

    Grapefruit

    • Grapefruit will help dogs maintain their weight and works best with overweight dogs. Add grapefruit juice to the dog's water. Dogs that have diabetes due to being overweight need to lose weight to keep the diabetes from flaring up. Grapefruit is helpful in losing weight.

    Gurmar

    • Gurmar, also known as gymnema sylvestre, is an herb that should be purchased at a health food store as an extract. Put a couple of drops of this extract in the dog's water. This herb will lower blood sugar levels and also treats abnormalities related to urine.

    Karela

    • Karela, commonly known as bitter gourd, contains a polypeptide that is similar to bovine insulin. This herb helps lower blood sugar levels and suppress sugar outflow in urine. Karela is available in capsules at your local health food store. Open the capsule and add to your dog's food or water daily.