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In reply to the discussion: Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all]milestogo
(16,829 posts)46. Not great.
I got him to eat the equivalent of a full breakfast by switching foods when he got tired of the first one. I have been bringing him water.
I was able to get him outside to pee at 7am by using a support for his hind legs. Its awkward, but it works. That's been 6 and a half hours ago and I know he must have to pee because his blood glucose is high. But when I try to get him to get up he resists it.
I feel helpless and hopeless. I don't want to force him to get up and go out if he doesn't want to. But if he stops walking altogether, I don't know what kind of life he can have.
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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