Investigations on the Administration of the Dietary Supplement Diavit in Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus
Keywords:
glycemic control, fructosamine, pancreatic alterations, hepatopathy, insulin therapy.Abstract
Canine diabetes mellitus is a frequent endocrinopathy associated with chronic hyperglycemia, metabolic imbalance, and secondary hepatic, pancreatic, and renal disturbances. The present study evaluated the clinical and paraclinical effects of adjunctive administration of Diavit in dogs diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Ten adult dogs (5 males, 5 females), aged 4–16 years, were included. All animals received insulin therapy, dietary management, and oral supplementation with Diavit for 30 days. Hematological, biochemical, glycemic, fructosamine, and ultrasonographic assessments were performed before and after supplementation. Mild reductions in erythrocyte indices and significant leukocyte differences between sexes were identified. Hepatic enzymes were increased in several dogs, suggesting associated hepatopathy. Mean serum glucose decreased from 198.6 to 171.6 mg/dL in males and from 204.5 to 164.9 mg/dL in females after treatment. Fructosamine concentrations also declined significantly within groups (p<0.05). Ultrasonography revealed pancreatic and gastrointestinal abnormalities in selected cases. The results suggest that Diavit may provide beneficial adjunctive metabolic support in diabetic dogs when combined with standard insulin therapy.
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