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In reply to the discussion: Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all]Tree-Hugger
(3,370 posts)3. Big hugs
I am so sorry. These decisions are always so difficult to make and it's hard to think of our beloved furbabies suffering.
Can you call into his regular vet to discuss how he's feeling? It's a rough spot - pancreatic adenocarcinomas are fairly difficult to treat successfully. All of his symtoms are common with that cancer. However, those symtoms are also common with unregulated blood sugar. I think a chat with his vet might help you work through some of it.
Big hugs to you. It's hard to watch out pets when they don't feel well. Know that you are doing your best for your pup.
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While exercise makes the glucose temporarily go up, it ultimately helps to stabilize it.
milestogo
Apr 2020
#14
Sorry to hear this. I am in a similar situation only with one of my horses -- watching and
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#5
There is a link between diabetes glucose levels and hind leg weakness or muscle wasting in dogs...
Donkees
Apr 2020
#32
I'm still skimming through research and saw several sites recommend that Canine Diabetes Group...
Donkees
Apr 2020
#34
Thank you. I ordered a sling from Amazon this week and should get it today or tomorrow.
milestogo
Apr 2020
#38
I am happy that he's feeling stronger today. I hope that you will continue to make steady progress
Donkees
Apr 2020
#40
Joints rely upon muscles to support them, so he may be feeling some joint pain while his muscles are
Donkees
Apr 2020
#42
The oncologist gave him a B12 shot and they gave me another one to give him on Monday.
milestogo
Apr 2020
#39
Good to hear that he's feeling better, and that you have confidence in the new specialists...
Donkees
Apr 2020
#54
He has a team taking care of him, and you need to replenish your health reserves as well ...
Donkees
Apr 2020
#56
Looking through your older posts, you mentioned your dog stumbling, falling, and losing strength
Donkees
Apr 2020
#59
The stumbling in February was a one-time event which lasted less than 2 hours.
milestogo
Apr 2020
#60
She reminds me of a couple of vets I've come across that seemed all too quick to euthanize ...
Donkees
Apr 2020
#63
Many years ago my young dog developed a benign histiocytoma on his paw which regressed on its own...
Donkees
Apr 2020
#65