Can diabetes in dogs be passed down from the mother to her puppies?

Our mother dog died last June from diabetes and I was wondering if her son can develop diabetes also. It happened so suddenly. She always had skin problems and bad breathe. She gained weigh after we had her spaded. She was never a real active dog. I feel so guilty because I didn’t recognize that [...]

Is It More Humane To Put A Fat Cat With Diabetes Down Or To Give It Insulin Shots Twice A Day?

My cat Maggie was diagnosed a few months a go with diabetes; she is sluggish, and whenever she tries to get down from a high place she just kind of flumps down onto the floor. Help?