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In reply to the discussion: Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all]Donkees
(31,416 posts)32. There is a link between diabetes glucose levels and hind leg weakness or muscle wasting in dogs...
Have you investigated online Canine Diabetes Support Groups? Here's one on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanineDiabetesSupportandInformation/
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"Your dog is diabetic" is a diagnosis no pet owner wants to hear. We are made up of many individuals but are knit together by the common thread of coping with the care of our diabetic dogs. We exist exclusively to offer one another a safe haven - a respite - from the weariness, uncertainty and unknowns of canine diabetes. Both the well-being of dogs and their owners are of vital concern to us. The advice given is based on personal experience of owning and dealing with a diabetic dog 24/7. What you do with the information is solely up to you.
The members of Canine Diabetes Support and Information continually give of themselves. Out of the abundance of their hearts they share experiences, knowledge, and offer support. Each has a story to tell some of triumph, some of tragedy. Those here who have experienced grief can and do help mend hearts that are heavy and torn by sadness. We respect each others' rights, because of this new members will not feel hindered in asking questions and will find much in the way of knowledge and seasoned experience with diabetic dogs. Our site admins/moderators and veteran members excel in sharing well thought out insights and options to concerned owners of diabetic dogs.
Description
"Your dog is diabetic" is a diagnosis no pet owner wants to hear. We are made up of many individuals but are knit together by the common thread of coping with the care of our diabetic dogs. We exist exclusively to offer one another a safe haven - a respite - from the weariness, uncertainty and unknowns of canine diabetes. Both the well-being of dogs and their owners are of vital concern to us. The advice given is based on personal experience of owning and dealing with a diabetic dog 24/7. What you do with the information is solely up to you.
The members of Canine Diabetes Support and Information continually give of themselves. Out of the abundance of their hearts they share experiences, knowledge, and offer support. Each has a story to tell some of triumph, some of tragedy. Those here who have experienced grief can and do help mend hearts that are heavy and torn by sadness. We respect each others' rights, because of this new members will not feel hindered in asking questions and will find much in the way of knowledge and seasoned experience with diabetic dogs. Our site admins/moderators and veteran members excel in sharing well thought out insights and options to concerned owners of diabetic dogs.
Just researching ''canine diabetes/hind leg weakness/muscle atrophy'' will give you more information to help you discuss this with your vet.
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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