I am diabetic myself and know that learning how to manage this disfunction can seem overwhelming at first. I hope your vet has not set you adrift with the management. I have never had to treat a pet with diabetes so I am not clear on how much differently it is managed in animals.
I do know that most highly processed foods have a lot of carbs in them so checking out your dog's diet is very important. If he is eating a food high in carbs he will need higher insulin doses. The amount of medication or insulin he takes must be in proportion to the diet and exercise he is getting. Exercise can be helpful in helping to remove some of the high glucose levels from the bloodstream but if he is weak or has joint dysfunction exercise may not be something you can involve in his treatment.
If your dog is not showing improvement and your vet has no answers for you then find another vet and remember diet is so very important in treating this disease. Seek out the expert help you and your little guy need. Take him out more often. Once his blood glucose levels are back to normal the thirst and excess peeing will go away. There is no reason why you and your dog need to suffer with this. |