FAQ

Four signs of hypoglycemia in dogs include weakness, seizures, disorientation, and muscle tremors.

Dogs with insulinoma typically survive 12–18 months post-surgery, while those managed medically may live 2.5–6 months, depending on tumor stage and treatment.

Four signs of hypoglycemia in dogs include weakness, seizures, disorientation, and ataxia.

Dogs with insulinoma typically live 12–18 months with surgery; with only medical management, survival averages 2.5–6 months, depending on disease stage.

Insulinoma is one of the deadliest cancers in dogs, with over 95% being malignant and prone to metastasis, especially to the liver and lymph nodes.

Dogs with insulinoma should be fed frequent small meals high in protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates while avoiding simple sugars to help manage hypoglycemia.

Treatment includes surgical removal of the tumor and medical management with dietary adjustments and medications like glucocorticoids or diazoxide for inoperable cases.

Insulinomas occur most commonly in large dog breeds such as Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Boxers, and Irish Setters, but can also affect any breed, including small dogs like West Highland White Terriers.

Insulinoma in dogs is a malignant tumor of the pancreatic beta cells that causes excessive insulin production and persistent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), often leading to neurologic symptoms. It most commonly affects middle-aged to older dogs and frequently metastasizes to organs like the liver and lymph nodes.

Lymphoma in cats is typically not surgically removed because it is a systemic disease; treatment usually involves chemotherapy or palliative care.