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Diabetic dog? I was wondering if anyone has a diabetic dog? I see that my boy is peeing a lot, not necessarily drinking a lot though. I am diabetic myself, and fear that this increased urination is a sign of diabetes. Does anyone know what a dog's blood sugar should be? Can you do a dog's blood sugar with human blood sugar strips? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! ~Melody |
My brother adopted a dog that they said was diabetic. I guess it had to have honey drops or something several times a day. It would get real limp. Sad thing is the "breeder" didn't tell him this. He just thought the dog was sick and was going to die. |
I have a diabetic Bichon. You should take him to your vet, they can diagnose it or rule it ouut. |
Are you sure it isn't a urinary tract infection? |
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Loki has something called Diabetes Insipidus (water diabetes) but it's very rare. His pee is clear without his medicine. I'd make an appointment with the vet. |
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It doesn't have to be small spots to be a UTI. |
I hope Ladymom sees this thread...She has a furbaby with diabetes and has extensive experience with it. If not, you can send her a pm. |
My little one was just diagnosed with a UTI a few days ago. She never acted like she was in pain, just drank lots of water, and peed large amounts and more often than usual. Vet took a urine and blood sample to rule out diabetes or kidney damage. Sure enough it showed blood in the urine, UTI, and she was started on a 14 day regimen of Clavamox. I'd say it is a good possibility. I would see a vet as soon as possible. |
Thanks HShanks. I will see a vet next week. He has a broken leg I have to take him in for every week anyway. I hope that is all it is. ~Melody |
you can ask thme to check for uti and diabetes hope hes better soon |
One of our dogs was just diagnosed with severe diabetes a couple of days ago. He was drinking a lot, and had lost weight, and not eating well. They did blood work, and I found out the next day it was diabetes. He is now getting insulin shots twice a day, as well as a major change in diet. Good luck! |
My Lady is a diabetic. Excessive urination and excessive drinking are the classic signs an owner first notices. To answer your question, yes, you can check his blood glucose with your meter. I check Lady myself with an Ultra One Touch. Normal blood sugar is similar to humans, between 80-120. Paw pricks don't work on dogs. The best place to get the drop of blood is inside the lip right above the canine teeth. There is a vein that runs vertically along there plus it is not a very sensitive area. If he is good about having his mouth touched, maybe you can do it. Here is a step by step that may be helpful: http://www.sugarcats.net/sites/harry/lipprick.html |
Ladymom can you pm me?????? I dont know how to do it. And I wanted to take you up on your offer of some questions with Petey .... |
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Look at the top right corner box where it says "private messages" and click on it. |
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