Canine Diabetes - 12/07/17 08:08 AM
Originally Posted By: deniro
Financial plans were adjusted yesterday when I was told that my dog has diabetes. There will be the cost of syringes and insulin, twice daily, more frequent visits to the vet, and probably canned food to replace the cheap Iams I've been giving him. He's been a healthy dog until now. I walk him every day. I feel bad for the little guy, but I'm going to do whatever is best for him.
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I'd be interested in knowing how and over what time period the diagnosis of your dog's diabetes mellitus (DM) was determined. This is not an endocrine disease which comes on dramatically quickly. If you'd like to engage in a discussion of this, please advise (and respond to the following queries).
First off, what breed and age is your dog? Neutered? Weight – appropriate for breed?
You advise that he's "been a healthy dog until now." How did he demonstrate his becoming unhealthy? What are his drinking and urinating like, in terms of amounts and frequency?
Any other information, in particular your vet's discussion with you regarding your dog's diagnosis and treatment, would be valuable. Any lab work (blood chemistry, urinalysis) you can provide?
Financial plans were adjusted yesterday when I was told that my dog has diabetes. There will be the cost of syringes and insulin, twice daily, more frequent visits to the vet, and probably canned food to replace the cheap Iams I've been giving him. He's been a healthy dog until now. I walk him every day. I feel bad for the little guy, but I'm going to do whatever is best for him.
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I'd be interested in knowing how and over what time period the diagnosis of your dog's diabetes mellitus (DM) was determined. This is not an endocrine disease which comes on dramatically quickly. If you'd like to engage in a discussion of this, please advise (and respond to the following queries).
First off, what breed and age is your dog? Neutered? Weight – appropriate for breed?
You advise that he's "been a healthy dog until now." How did he demonstrate his becoming unhealthy? What are his drinking and urinating like, in terms of amounts and frequency?
Any other information, in particular your vet's discussion with you regarding your dog's diagnosis and treatment, would be valuable. Any lab work (blood chemistry, urinalysis) you can provide?