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In reply to the discussion: Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all]milestogo
(16,829 posts)I joined the group about a week ago, but I haven't posted yet. Before that I was in the dog pancreatitis group. It really does help to talk to other pet owners who are dealing with the same issues.
His glucose levels have been in the 400s this week and this vet acted like it was no big deal because shes seen dogs whose glucose levels are in the 600s. His blood glucose is higher this week than last week and I think that is what the difference in his strength is.
Tonight I got some emails from the diabetes vet. She apologized for upsetting me. She forwarded his medical records and told me that "going forward" I should have him managed by the vets that are going to manage his chemotherapy. Which is what I was going to do anyway.
Tonight he ate about half his dinner. Then he came over and laid at my feet. So I petted him and he licked my hands. Then I took him outside. He did lay down once from weakness, but I got him back up again and coaxed him all the way back to the apartment. I love this dog. I will keep him in this world with love as long as I can. I can't believe this vet, who has spent a total of an hour with him out of his whole life, was willing to give up on his life so easily.