diabetes

feeds@yuku.com (babettes) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:02:17 GMT

My dog has just been diagnosed with diabetes a month ago . She is doing pretty well with insulin shots. I was wondering if the excessive urination gets better . She goes at least 25 times a day . I would like to find some holistic ways to care for her pain and skin condition . Any info. would be greatly appreciated .

Excellent Article I received from American Diabetes Wholesale today

feeds@yuku.com (forloveofandy) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:16:49 GMT

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Happy 10th Birthday, Schultz!!

feeds@yuku.com (mlwschultz) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:14:20 GMT

Happy 10th Birthday, Schultz!!!

Schultz is 10 today! For a while there I wasn't sure he was going to make it to this big day. He's been diabetic for 3 years at the end of this year, has severe allergies, cataracts, had Lyme Disease this fall and more recently was treated for an ulcer. Vet put him on WD (he's not getting a mix of 5 oz canned WD and 1/3 cup dry WD) and...

NPH question

feeds@yuku.com (SamanthaandMom) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:14:32 GMT

We always refrigerated the vetsulin but the novolin nph (relion) said something about room temperature. Can the NPH be stored in the fridge and if so does it need to come to room temperature before using? With the vetsulin I would warm it in my hand by holding the syringe before giving... is that still ok or a no-no?

update on Macy and some more questions

feeds@yuku.com (szath) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:47:08 GMT

Well we went in for our second curve and Macy's BG levels were higher. We are now on 2 units up from 1 1/2 units two times a day. I asked the vet how many more curves and she said probably one more. Is this usual with such high levels?. Macy was in the 400's. I would like her to gain some weight but the vet was hesitant to boost her food intake. WD two cups a day is what she gets.
I do find the 12 hours apart a bit of a struggle but we are managing. We are playing with...

Jenny's in an Awful State...

feeds@yuku.com (bichon mum) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:18:36 GMT

Hi Everyone

My MIL's dog Jenny (tiny wee apricot poodle) who is diabetic is in a terrible state at the moment.

She has been for loads of tests (even a day at the vets), first - as far as I can gather - she was told that she had a pancreatic tumour (I know this is bad, have researched it) and that she only had three months to live :0(. Then after retesting the vets - as far as I can make out -diagnosied ulcerated colitis (I looked this up but it seems to be a lifelong...

There's an interesting discussion about wild bg swings on another forum.

feeds@yuku.com (bgdavis) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:39:25 GMT

I know many, like my Crissy, have seen their dogs become unregulated and have highs and lows. There is a discussion that started today about the subject.

You must subscribe to the forum. There are several vets and vet techs that participate. Here is the URL: http://www.vetpetpartners.org/

Bonnie and Angel Criss

3 hypos since June...now what?

feeds@yuku.com (MOSADS) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:53:30 GMT

Hi, all. My yellow lab Morgan has had three hypos since June. The latest was last night. All three came out of nowhere and when I tested her, she was all the way down in the 20's on her bgs. Prior to June, she had a severe hypo 2 years ago and nearly died, but ended up miraculously recovering (she had 0 bg for over 12 hours on that one if you can believe it).

She is 13 1/2 years old and was dx in 2003, she's blind and deaf. It sounds like she has a bad life, but she still...

Foxy got into the turkey fat - fingers crossed!

feeds@yuku.com (sandysage) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:13:55 GMT

Well I guess I spoke too soon about all of my smooth sailing with Foxy. My Mom has been visiting and threw out some skimmed turkey fat. Unfortunately all of it did not make it to the garbage can and some of it ended up on the floor. Foxy was right on it. By the time I figured out what was going on she had lapped up probably about two teaspoons of it. I called my vet right away and she said to make her throw up using hydrogen peroxide and if that did not work she needed to come in so they...

KAY'S BIRTHDAY

feeds@yuku.com (sissysmommy) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:43:56 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAY!!!!!

Found Lost Sheltie-sorry to post hear, but just in case this is someones dog

feeds@yuku.com (eyelostit) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:56:21 GMT

Luthersburg Area, PM me I will check later. Clearfield County, Dubois Area

Thanks for the Vetsulin warning - now switching to MPH and need advice...

feeds@yuku.com (salask) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:44:16 GMT

Starting tomorrow i will have Bubba on MPH. I've never really had Bubba regulated so to me this was nothing new. Although i was told (from this board) to change his insulin, i refused to. As long as Bubba wasn't having any rebounds, i figured all was well. Just to recap, Bubba was diagnosed with diabetes July 07. In February 09, he had his first rebound and that is when i joined this forum. I had changed his food back then and realized that was a major culprit to his rebound. I...

EXTRA CAUTION AROUND THANKSGIVING

feeds@yuku.com (sissysmommy) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:41:39 GMT

It has been many years since I dealt with pancreatitis, but all the food around the holidays can be deadly to a diabetic dog. Turkey skin, gravy - these have tons of fat and can cause pancreatitis is a heartbeat. With extra people around, please make sure that no one feeds you diabetic dog anything. As a special threat, you could save just a few slivers of white meat turkey breast for them. And another concern- some dogs that are prone to pancreatitis can get it just from the SMELL of all...

Wishing a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to All!!!

feeds@yuku.com (IamMomtoMissy) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:22:54 GMT

Don't know that I'll get a chance to do this tomorrow so decided to do it today!

Want to say I'm so thankful for this board and for all members here who are so dedicated to helping support each other! It's my pleasure to have gotten to meet you all! Praying that your and yours have a lovely day... and your pooches "behave" and don't steal...

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT!!!

feeds@yuku.com (sissysmommy) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:57:48 GMT

If you haven't signed up for the Christmas card exchange yet, you only have a few more days. If you want in, please send me a PM with your name, address, pet's name, and you email address. I will complet the list on November 30, and email it out. I will probably use my work email which will say Nationwide Insurance. I will put Christmas Card List in the subject line. Sign up soon - I don't want to miss anyone!

vetsulin to NPH questions

feeds@yuku.com (SamanthaandMom) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:23:54 GMT

When our current supply of vetsulin runs out we will be switching to NPH. Our usual vet just had surgery and can't answer questions just yet (hopefully back before we switch)! I know to get the u100 syringes. Our vets partner is calling in the rx to Walmart and recommends an even exchange- ie we give 16 units of vetsulin so start at 16 units of NPH. Anything in particular you know to watch for? Specific changes to feeding routines? Foods? She has done so well on the vetsulin I'm a bit...

Question about Food

feeds@yuku.com (marinema) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:24:23 GMT

thanks.

New Member - Yukon - Welcome

feeds@yuku.com (Carolyn98) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:49 GMT

Hi Yukon and welcome, I noticed your post to Roscoe's Mom and started a new thread for you and copied your post here.
This way it will be more visible to our members.

Hello Anne Craig !

December 9, 2009

Web Conference: Vetsulin Update (Tues Nov 24, 2009)

feeds@yuku.com (bgdavis) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:20:39 GMT

Some of you might be interested in this.

http://www.aahanet.org/education/wc_vetsulinupdate.aspx

Web Conference: Vetsulin Update: Insulin Transitioning for Diabetic Patients

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern

Access:
Please log in to the web conference no more than 15 minutes prior to the
broadcast time....

Canine Diabetes