[kazza]

Does nayone out there have the same problem as me. My dog was diagnosed 2 months ago. I have had ups and downs with his readings and insulin levels. He has now decided he does not want to eat. I know it happens and I am trying different things. Any suggestions - chicken seems to be his thing at the moment.

[Lunareclipse]

Well, dogs certainly aren't stupid. Why eat his regular food when he can hold out and get chicken. He might not even like the taste of his current food. Hold off on feeding chicken for a few days and see if he eats his regular food, unless your vet says otherwise.

[kazza]

Thanks for your reply, it is so nice there are people to relate to and people going through the same as I am. I know it is a long up hill battle with my boy, one I am able to face because of the love we have. You are so rights with your quote. We must be so grateful for the world wide web which gives us access to this and other sites where we can obtain advise and give it to those who need it so desperately.

Sammie is looks lovely, he looks a big suk, I have a Sammy, he is a Rottie cross. A bit of a clumsy clot, but such a loveable and loyal dog you cant help but love him.

[nattiej1976]

I know its a little different Kazza, but I have recently had a cat diagnosed with diabeties. I know all about diabeties management in cats now thats for sure, I might do a bit of a sniff around and see if it is similar for dogs.
First and formost, I know it can be a pain with finnicky eaters in the first instance, even more horrific when the finnicky eater is diabetic, because it is important, that a diabetic eats reguarly to help maintain BG levels.


We have been able to bring our cat back into an insulin dependent remission by removing carbs and switching over to a more raw based diet, and administering insulin under tight regulation protocol.
Removing carbs from the diet alone can start leveling BGs as carbs themselvs process through the system into a sugar, causing havoc on blood sugar levels......ill have a look around and post again if i can find any more info on tight regulation protocol for dogs, and see if it is also a successful alternative.

well just from a quick look i found this K9diabetes.com Diabetes in Dogs - Regulation. Indicating that certainly a tight regulation protocol can be used with dogs. Tight regulation takes a little more time, and to be performed requires you to take over checking bloods with your own glucometer and administering insulin based on the BG readings you take. The advantage of TR is that you begin removing the risk of ketones showing up and reduces the longevity of hyperglycimia. Keep in mind though, that it can if not done carefully increase the risk of hypoglycemia. The TR protocol though, once you are confident with it, allows you to keep a BG quite stable and sitting almost constantly in a normal range, which in the long run benifits the diabetics general overall health and comfort.
Cant find anything about it leading to insulin dependent remission yet, but will keep looking.
Also keep in mind that if diet changes, be watchful of hypoglycimic symptoms, particuarly with your dog only eating chicken, as it has no carb content, if your dog for example prior to refusing to eat anything else, was eating dry kibble, the original dose of insulin may now be too high. But if you learn to take the BG yourself you can begin reducing the risk of a hypo by catching it early.

Also want to add or ask, what insulin your vet has prescribed, some insulins are better than others in our pets.

[Lunareclipse]

Originally Posted by kazza

Thanks for your reply, it is so nice there are people to relate to and people going through the same as I am. I know it is a long up hill battle with my boy, one I am able to face because of the love we have. You are so rights with your quote. We must be so grateful for the world wide web which gives us access to this and other sites where we can obtain advise and give it to those who need it so desperately.

Sammie is looks lovely, he looks a big suk, I have a Sammy, he is a Rottie cross. A bit of a clumsy clot, but such a loveable and loyal dog you cant help but love him.

Thank you. Yes, Sammie is a big girl. She has severe hip dysplasia and we keep her on the thin side so she doesn't lose her ability to walk. The first dog I ever had was named Sam. He was a lab/dobe mix.