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In reply to the discussion: Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all]Donkees
(31,416 posts)45. Excerpts: What Canine Diabetic Neuropathy Looks Like
https://www.vetinfo.com/diabetic-neuropathy-in-dogs.html
What Canine Diabetic Neuropathy Looks Like
Diabetic neuropathy, which is more common in cats than in dogs, can develop at any time following a dogs initial diagnosis of diabetes. Its main symptom is progressive weakness or paralysis in a dogs hind legs, which is caused by excessive levels of glucose in the dogs blood. The high glucose levels damage the sheaths, or coverings, on the nerves in your dogs body, and the nerves in his hind legs are particularly vulnerable to damage. Both legs are affected equally in diabetic neuropathy.
The first clue that you may have that your dog has diabetes is when he is unable to stand. He may drag his paw or leg while walking, or his feet may suddenly go out from under him as he walks. He may not stand correctly on his paw pads, or he may have trouble getting up if hes lying down or sitting. Finally, your dog may begin lying down after short walks.
Diabetic neuropathy, which is more common in cats than in dogs, can develop at any time following a dogs initial diagnosis of diabetes. Its main symptom is progressive weakness or paralysis in a dogs hind legs, which is caused by excessive levels of glucose in the dogs blood. The high glucose levels damage the sheaths, or coverings, on the nerves in your dogs body, and the nerves in his hind legs are particularly vulnerable to damage. Both legs are affected equally in diabetic neuropathy.
The first clue that you may have that your dog has diabetes is when he is unable to stand. He may drag his paw or leg while walking, or his feet may suddenly go out from under him as he walks. He may not stand correctly on his paw pads, or he may have trouble getting up if hes lying down or sitting. Finally, your dog may begin lying down after short walks.
How to Treat Canine Diabetic Neuropathy
The severity of your dogs diabetic neuropathy will determine the level of treatment required to resolve the condition. In mild cases, the symptoms disappear after the dogs blood sugar levels are controlled. More severe cases may require regular supplements of vitamin B12 or other medications to bring the symptoms under control.
The severity of your dogs diabetic neuropathy will determine the level of treatment required to resolve the condition. In mild cases, the symptoms disappear after the dogs blood sugar levels are controlled. More severe cases may require regular supplements of vitamin B12 or other medications to bring the symptoms under control.
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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