Diabetic Pets Part I

Diabetes is not only a human disease. Pets can suffer from this illness as well. There was once a time when a diagnosis of diabetes in a cat or dog was a death sentence. It was thought to be better to put the animal to sleep instead of letting them “suffer”. Those times have changed. Now, pets can be treated in much the same way as humans; with insulin injections, proper diet and sometimes oral medication. Many pets who are diagnosed as diabetic go on to lead healthy, normal lives.

In my search for websites that deal with diabetes in pets, I have come across some very heartwarming stories, and a great deal of information. I will admit that I am disappointed in the number of recipes for cat food/treats I found (none), but pleased with the many I have found for dogs.

I am sure these are not the only sites out there. After all, I am only one person and can dig up only so much information. But, I will continue looking and will add others to my website list as I find them.

The first site I want to bring to your attention is The Muffin Group. This site has some great links to information about diabetes in pets, especially dogs, and what to do when your pet has been diagnosed. There are also some recipes:

Baked Cocktail Sausages
Makes 1 dozen

• 1 heaping cup roast beef (broken into tiny pieces)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup Quaker natural wheat bran (high fiber-green box)
• garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix in bowl with hands. Squeezing together. Squish into shape of cocktail sausage. Place sausages on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Store in the freezer. Remember these are high fiber.

*Queen's Peanut Fiber Cookies

• 1/2 cup oatmeal (large flake Quaker oats)
• 1/2 cup natural wheat bran (Quaker)
• 1/4 cup 100% wheat germ
• 1/2 cup wheat & oat flour (Robin Hood)
• 3/4 cup peanuts (chop in blender)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together with your hands. Roll into a dozen balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press lightly with a fork. Bake for about 15 minutes. Store in freezer.

Remember peanuts are very high in fat. Peanuts contain Coenzyme Q10 which is suppose to extend life and control the flow of oxygen within cells.
Peanuts contain the following nutrients; thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium and potassium.

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