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PanelDeland · 03-09-2011, 02:53 PM

Just got a call and found out my baby has Diabetes.I'll admit to being pretty upset and worried.I've found some info but not anything "real world" about dealing with it.I was just wondering if anyone has any insight or tips for me.

cdowns · 03-09-2011, 03:38 PM

from the little i know from a friend it's just like for people a constant management on a daily basis// she had to give her dog shot 2x a day she had that dog for a long time b4 he died of old age

a strict special diet applied too

Z16 · 03-09-2011, 07:57 PM

Our dog had diabetes. I actually wish we had put him down rather then give him those shots for the last six months of his life that he hated. Unfortunately, the vet didn't catch it right away, and wasn't good at managing it. There are many dogs out there that do live a very long life with diabetes. The biggest thing I know is to have a vet that is 100% on the ball. You will spend a lot of time there.

I did a ton of research on this subject, and know some money saving ideas on buying needles and insulin. And I can tell you what it is like to live with a diabetic dog. Please feel free to PM me and I will tell you everything I know.

pritch · 03-09-2011, 11:39 PM

We recently lost our beloved Springer to diabetes. It's a battle, but they do respond with insulin shots. But Gracie wouldn't have any of it. She would fight and bite and just plain old refuse to cooperate. We finally had to have her put down.

My wife has diabetes, been on the spike for 48 years now, since she was 3. She was the one that first recognized that Gracie had it. It may have been easier if we didn't know about any of this. I mean, dogs ain't dumb, and sometimes Kim fights and bites and plain old refuses to cooperate too. I think Gracie thought that behavior was OK.

Good luck. My heart goes out to you guys.

**leddzepp** · 03-10-2011, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

from the little i know from a friend it's just like for people a constant management on a daily basis// she had to give her dog shot 2x a day she had that dog for a long time b4 he died of old age

a strict special diet applied too

My sister-in-law had a cat and the same thing applied. He lived a LONG time...but had a special diet and shots.

03-09-2011, 02:53 PM	#1
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Canine Diabetes Just got a call and found out my baby has Diabetes.I'll admit to being pretty upset and worried.I've found some info but not anything "real world" about dealing with it.I was just wondering if anyone has any insight or tips for me. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Canine Diabetes from the little i know from a friend it's just like for people a constant management on a daily basis// she had to give her dog shot 2x a day she had that dog for a long time b4 he died of old age a strict special diet applied too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 03-09-2011 at 03:40 PM.

03-09-2011, 07:57 PM	#3
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,509	Re: Canine Diabetes Our dog had diabetes. I actually wish we had put him down rather then give him those shots for the last six months of his life that he hated. Unfortunately, the vet didn't catch it right away, and wasn't good at managing it. There are many dogs out there that do live a very long life with diabetes. The biggest thing I know is to have a vet that is 100% on the ball. You will spend a lot of time there. I did a ton of research on this subject, and know some money saving ideas on buying needles and insulin. And I can tell you what it is like to live with a diabetic dog. Please feel free to PM me and I will tell you everything I know. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver Last edited by Z16; 03-09-2011 at 07:58 PM.

03-09-2011, 11:39 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Canine Diabetes We recently lost our beloved Springer to diabetes. It's a battle, but they do respond with insulin shots. But Gracie wouldn't have any of it. She would fight and bite and just plain old refuse to cooperate. We finally had to have her put down. My wife has diabetes, been on the spike for 48 years now, since she was 3. She was the one that first recognized that Gracie had it. It may have been easier if we didn't know about any of this. I mean, dogs ain't dumb, and sometimes Kim fights and bites and plain old refuses to cooperate too. I think Gracie thought that behavior was OK. Good luck. My heart goes out to you guys. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green



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