Miah diagnosed with Diabetes

[dottiesyrky]

So sorry for the diabetes diagnosis. It does sound scary, but a friend who has a diabetic dog says that now the levels are stabilized the two shots a day keep his dog well. One side effect can be cataracts and I pray that your baby does not have that additional health issue. Even though, my friend's dog has adapted well to reduced vision and it does not affect his life.
Hoping the levels can soon be brought under control and that you and your family can accept this sad development with your baby girl.

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by dottiesyrky

So sorry for the diabetes diagnosis. It does sound scary, but a friend who has a diabetic dog says that now the levels are stabilized the two shots a day keep his dog well. One side effect can be cataracts and I pray that your baby does not have that additional health issue. Even though, my friend's dog has adapted well to reduced vision and it does not affect his life.
Hoping the levels can soon be brought under control and that you and your family can accept this sad development with your baby girl.

Thank you for you kind works. Its good that your friends pup is doing so well.

I've never known of any dog that had or has diabetes which is why I am so unprepared and nervous about keeping it under control.

[dottiesyrky]

I do understand what a shock it is to get such a diagnosis and how unprepared we are to deal with the new and scary situation.
My friend who has a Labradoodle, seven years old, found that it did take some time and tests to get the stabilization, so don't get despondent if the right levels are not found immediately. It sounds as if you have your hands full with other family matters and I am sure you find it so hard to take this extra stressful blow.
And to cap it all, a hubby who is scared of needles!!! I must say I would not care to give the shots, but my friend says the dog does not even notice. He also does not seem to have any problem with diet now the dog is on the right regimen.
This is all so new to you, but things will become easier as the tests settle down and you all get used to the regimen.
I know when my dog was diagnosed with pancreatitis I thought the world had come to an end, but after the initial panic, with diet and management he has done fine. Good luck, and thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Yorkiemom1]

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[dawn27]

Originally Posted by dottiesyrky

I do understand what a shock it is to get such a diagnosis and how unprepared we are to deal with the new and scary situation.
My friend who has a Labradoodle, seven years old, found that it did take some time and tests to get the stabilization, so don't get despondent if the right levels are not found immediately. It sounds as if you have your hands full with other family matters and I am sure you find it so hard to take this extra stressful blow.
And to cap it all, a hubby who is scared of needles!!! I must say I would not care to give the shots, but my friend says the dog does not even notice. He also does not seem to have any problem with diet now the dog is on the right regimen.
This is all so new to you, but things will become easier as the tests settle down and you all get used to the regimen.
I know when my dog was diagnosed with pancreatitis I thought the world had come to an end, but after the initial panic, with diet and management he has done fine. Good luck, and thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thank You, we've had to rounds of testing and are going back next week.

Yes, and to top it all off now she has e-coli in her urine. She's on antibiotics.

[dawn27]

Thank you very much, this is very helpful. She is still able to be on her regular diet with the addition of the puppy food but I assume that will change soon.

Thank you !

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Thought I would offer this....
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycobalance Formula Dry Dog Food
By Royal Canin Veterinary Diet

Chat LiveList Price: $35.79
Price: $28.79 & FREE Shipping on $49+
You Save: $7.00 (20%)

Select Autoship at checkout and get this item for $27.35 (save 5%)
Product Description
Give your troubled pup the sweet life without the risk of sugar shock! High levels of soluble and insoluble fiber and reduced fat levels help make veterinary-prescribed Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Glycobalance Dry Dog Food the perfect kibble for helping your four-legged pal manage diabetes or gastrointestinal diseases and symptoms like constipation and diarrhea. A prescription from the vet is needed to order.

Key Benefits

Specifically formulated for dogs suffering from canine diabetes mellitus
Biotin nourishes the skin and coat
Low fat content
Preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols that boost the immune system
B12 supplement assists gastrointestinal function
NOTE: Royal Canin veterinary diets require a veterinary prescription. This product ships directly from Royal Canin and will arrive separately from other products ordered from Chewy.com. This product will not be shipped until a copy of a valid prescription authorization is faxed to 786-528-6088 or e-mailed to rx@chewy.com.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I have never needed this diet from RC, but I have raised all my dogs for the last 30+ years on RC, with excellent results....I am sure this one is excellent also.

[dottiesyrky]

Poor baby, now a UTI!! Troubles never come singly
Hopefully the antibiotics will knock out the e-coli quickly. But how I hate giving these little mites all these meds.
Hang in there with the tests, it is a pain for you and Miah, but hope you are homing in on a solution and effective meds dose.
So sorry you are going through all this.

[Wylie's Mom]

Just wanted to check up on Miah -- how is she, how is the diabetes treatment, and what's new with her?

Diabetes is generally soooo easy to treat, so I hope she is doing well now.

[Wylie's Mom]

I just received a PM from someone updating me about Miah -- and I'm so very upset / disturbed to hear that you are getting rid of her!!!

This poor little girl is a senior dog who has been with you for years and years now. I don't understand this, I really do not. This poor baby.

She is a member of your family, is she not?

[anneclaire]

Oh no !!!! I just dont understand how anyone can "get rid" of a member of the family that easy. I have only had Spice for a year and cant imagine life without her. And my little diabetic blind Sugar I have had for 8 yrs and she is my angel. I have nothing but a small SS check but my girls get everything they need and usually want! LOL Sugar had a UTI a few months ago but with antibiotics was fine in a few days, she may be totally blind but is feisty and playful and has adjusted very well. I just cant imagine......

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I just received a PM from someone updating me about Miah -- and I'm so very upset / disturbed to hear that you are getting rid of her!!!

This poor little girl is a senior dog who has been with you for years and years now. I don't understand this, I really do not. This poor baby.

She is a member of your family, is she not?

Don't EVEN get me started. I had heard this and it made me sick to my stomach. Brought back memories of Brandi. I almost messaged Dawn when I heard it to suggest rescue, but I remember the last time. Instead euth was chosen....all the excuses.

AND, to top it off I heard that some of the rescues that Dawn and her friend "rescued" are with Dawn. I don't know that one to be a fact, but fed up..yeah, pretty fed up.

Dawn, come back and call me a "b" again...and cry. Sorry, but this time is too much. You breed yorkies? I do hope you are retiring from that venture and certainly get out of rescue...you are not a rescuer.

If I get suspended for this post, so be it. I simply cannot hack this any more.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by anneclaire

Oh no !!!! I just dont understand how anyone can "get rid" of a member of the family that easy. I have only had Spice for a year and cant imagine life without her. And my little diabetic blind Sugar I have had for 8 yrs and she is my angel. I have nothing but a small SS check but my girls get everything they need and usually want! LOL Sugar had a UTI a few months ago but with antibiotics was fine in a few days, she may be totally blind but is feisty and playful and has adjusted very well. I just cant imagine......

Lucky Sugar! You rock in my book.

[ladyjane]

You know, I just want to say that I am ALL about people surrendering pups they can no longer care for....

but, to do it only with select pups...and IF it is true others have come into the home, I cannot say it is anything but selfishness.

I don't want to ever discourage a person from asking for help for pups. But sometimes there are patterns...maybe someone needs to answer as to how many are there and what is really going on with all of them??? I am concerned

[dawn27]

I dreaded coming here with this news, You all have no idea how hard this is for me and my family. Yes Miah is family and she always will be but for her own safety and happiness we have made the extremely difficult decision to re home her. Ruby has been attaching her and I can no longer sit back and allow this to happen. She deserves better, she deserves to be in a home where she no longer has to be in fear of when the next attack will be and why. It's just too much on her. All of my dogs are very well trained, I have no idea why Ruby does this but she does. I have tried to correct this behavior its not like she's just runs wild, she doesn't. We have had a couple of pretty bad injuries from the attacks and enough is enough.

I just don't understand, I get horrible things said about me for refusing to re homing Brandi but when I make the very difficult decision to do right by Miah which by the way are two very different situations, I get the same crap !!! I am sorry but this was NOT an easy decision for us. My babies are my family and this is killing me but if my babies are in a situation where they are being harmed and terrorized you can bet that I will do whatever it takes to protect them. This is one of the most heartbreaking things that I have ever had to do, I realize that some may not understand and I get that but please do not make this worse than it already for us.... She will be going to a great home with a women who is involved in rescues. We are so blessed to have this women and her family be willing to provide her with a home and we have no doubt that they will love and care for her and keep her safe.

So yea, we are not getting "rid" of Miah we are doing what it takes to provide her with a wonderful loving and most important safe home.

[ladyjane]

Same stuff, different pup. You can make all the excuses in the world...but I did not see you coming here for advice on how to help the girls get along.

Just wondering how you chose between the two (Ruby and Miah)?

If you are referring to the same woman I am thinking of who is "involved in rescues"...I have my own thoughts. Isn't she the same one who took in more pups from a breeder than she could afford? She publically said it...so I am NOT making it up. She said she could not say no...OMG that is a HUGE red flag. If she does not know limits for her "rescue" , how does she know them for her personal pups?

I really, really wish you would listen to people who know better....but no, once again, Dawn knows best and everyone else is mean. WhatEVER.

Yes, you will always hear about Brandi..she suffered. Actually so did Miah if you ask me...took forever and a day for you to get her diagnosed according to your original post.

Again, I suggest you take a looooooong look at your history with pups...helping a rescue, breeding...two things that most of the time don't mix well...especially with women who cannot afford to take care of their own.