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11-16-2009
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#51 (permalink) | | Junior Member Newborn
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It's been 10 months now since I lost my dog to diabetes, and I miss him so much and dream about him sometimes......I wish he was still alive and I loved him so much and will never forget him.
I feel like we were robbed of help from the vets and feel so angry inside.
Money should be secondary when an animal is ill, but vets don't care enough to put the animal first......I will always love you Brandy my lovely dog and faithful friend.
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11-17-2009
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#52 (permalink) | | Member Puppy
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Originally Posted by treehugger  It's been 10 months now since I lost my dog to diabetes, and I miss him so much and dream about him sometimes......I wish he was still alive and I loved him so much and will never forget him.
I feel like we were robbed of help from the vets and feel so angry inside.
Money should be secondary when an animal is ill, but vets don't care enough to put the animal first......I will always love you Brandy my lovely dog and faithful friend. | What do you feel like the vet should have done differently since you could not afford the treatment?
What makes you feel like vets "don't care enough to put the animal first?" Your particular case? Or is there anything else that makes you think that?
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11-22-2009
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Originally Posted by Mr. Vega What do you feel like the vet should have done differently since you could not afford the treatment?
What makes you feel like vets "don't care enough to put the animal first?" Your particular case? Or is there anything else that makes you think that? | The vet could have offered to help by sorting out a payment plan.....there isn't enough help in the UK for people (and their pets ) who are on a low income.
I felt like the vet had just written my dog off and had decided for me there was nothing that could be done for him......he was such a lovely dog and I feel like I failed him......it's so unfair!  | |
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11-22-2009
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#54 (permalink) | | Junior Member Newborn
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Also I keep reading on this thread how people can manage the treatment of their pets diabetes easily.....well I only wish I had gotten the chance to try!!....I think this is what irks me so much about losing him.....I never had chance to help him and feel like I failed him, I don't think I will ever get over this....he was not just a dog he was my best friend, I had him from a puppy and he was just crazy when he was younger, I wish I had the chance to start all over again with him.....I'd certainly get him insured and not give him treats and stuff.......lets face it, it's hard to say no when they give you those puppy eyes!!  | |
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01-20-2010
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|  Doggy Diabetes
My dog Pita was dignosed in October 2009, and has dropped from 46 to 40 pounds since. She has responded so well to the Vetsulin, we have had to lower her dosage twice. She goes for curve now every three months, and seems to be doing very well. My biggest concern is whether to still give her the insulin if she's not eating... she went a full 24 hours without anything staying in her (vomitting) and was shaking, and letharic, as if her levels were low. I did not give her the insulin yesterday,and today she has excessive thirst. I don't know if it's from dehydration or the diabetes... She has eaten twice today now and has kept all her food down, so I gave the insulin. Still new at this, and not sure how to give... Our vet is great, and knows a great deal about diabetes, but like everyone else, we have spent a small fortune now and can't afford the frequent trips to the vet... Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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01-30-2010
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#56 (permalink) | | Banned Newborn
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Hello,
Have you had her glucose levels checked recently? that could be the cause of all of it.
ask your vet what foods you can vary her diet with. some veggies, yogurt, prescription canned - just enough to coat the dry..
feed her in her crate?
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02-03-2010
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A glucose test is not going to be the cause of all of it. The dog is diabetic. Testing urine and glucose will have no effect on the dog with regards to the condition it is in already.
This site may help to clarify Diabetes in canines as well as address high fiber food as it is slower to digest with less sugar thus slow to digest means there is no sugar rush to the blood stream or system.
Good luck. I have gone through this myself in the past. Canine Diabetes
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