Please take our short quiz to test your knowledge of diabetes and its management in dogs. Links are provided to help you with the answers! 1. A dog suffering from diabetes typically: Drinks and eats a lot, urinates often and is lethargic Has a fever and stops eating Has a pot-bellied appearance and a coarse hair coat I don’t know 2. How common is diabetes in dogs? Only 1 in 5,000 dogs develops diabetes 1 in 500 dogs may develop diabetes Diabetes is rarely diagnosed in dogs I don’t know 3. Managing a dog with diabetes involves: Regular insulin injections, an appropriate diet and regular exercise Long-term antibiotic treatments and hypoallergenic diets Regular insulin injections and rest I don’t know 4. Signs that suggest a dog has diabetes mellitus include: Drinking and urinating frequently Red, itchy skin Shivering, restlessness and weakness I don’t know 5. What is the expected life span of a diabetic dog under veterinary care? 10 months A normal life expectancy 10 weeks I don’t know