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cate94

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52. I was glad to hear he eats and drinks.

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Mon Apr 13, 2020, 07:03 PM

Apr 2020

Those really are the biggest clues about their health.

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Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all] milestogo Apr 2020 OP

Strength and Courage, milestogo - ZZenith Apr 2020 #1

Almost 12. milestogo Apr 2020 #6

Well, that almost makes any big decisions you have to make a little easier. ZZenith Apr 2020 #8

He's a mix of malamute and aussie. milestogo Apr 2020 #13

Holy Moly, I know he's an awesome dog with that mixture of breeds. ZZenith Apr 2020 #15

Oh I'm sorry. milestogo Apr 2020 #17

That's a hard wait. ZZenith Apr 2020 #18

Yes. milestogo Apr 2020 #19

If he just had major surgery why do you make him procon Apr 2020 #2

3 times in a day. ZZenith Apr 2020 #7

While exercise makes the glucose temporarily go up, it ultimately helps to stabilize it. milestogo Apr 2020 #14

Big hugs Tree-Hugger Apr 2020 #3

I am in constant communication with the vets. milestogo Apr 2020 #4

Take it one moment at a time Tree-Hugger Apr 2020 #10

You are doing everything in your power. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #26

Sorry to hear this. I am in a similar situation only with one of my horses -- watching and in2herbs Apr 2020 #5

They don't even allow medical marijuana in WI. milestogo Apr 2020 #9

When I was treating my dog Cindy for diabetes she had livetohike Apr 2020 #11

Thank you.. milestogo Apr 2020 #12

Oh I know what you mean. That and worrying about how much and livetohike Apr 2020 #16

He went to the internist who is managing his diabetes today. milestogo Apr 2020 #24

I'm so sorry about the internist. Hopefully your regular vet livetohike Apr 2020 #25

thank you so much milestogo Apr 2020 #37

Does he get insulin? N/t TexasBushwhacker Apr 2020 #20

Yes, twice a day. milestogo Apr 2020 #21

Is he on a grain free diet? TexasBushwhacker Apr 2020 #22

He is only allowed two meals a day, 12 hrs apart. milestogo Apr 2020 #23

There's a look. AirmensMom Apr 2020 #27

Have you checked his mouth? leftieNanner Apr 2020 #28

His gums are pink. milestogo Apr 2020 #30

We always have multiple dogs MuseRider Apr 2020 #29

Thank you. milestogo Apr 2020 #31

There is a link between diabetes glucose levels and hind leg weakness or muscle wasting in dogs... Donkees Apr 2020 #32

Thank you. milestogo Apr 2020 #33

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

Thank you. milestogo Apr 2020 #41

Joints rely upon muscles to support them, so he may be feeling some joint pain while his muscles are Donkees Apr 2020 #42

An excerpt from an older thread from k9diabetes.com Donkees Apr 2020 #35

More excerpts from k9diabetes.com ... Donkees Apr 2020 #36

The oncologist gave him a B12 shot and they gave me another one to give him on Monday. milestogo Apr 2020 #39

Thanks for the information. milestogo Apr 2020 #43

Use whatever is useful and leave the rest. How are things today? Donkees Apr 2020 #44

Not great. milestogo Apr 2020 #46

Are you familiar with ''expressing a dog's bladder?'' Donkees Apr 2020 #47

Thanks I will check it out. milestogo Apr 2020 #48

There also are descriptions for expressing handicapped dogs Donkees Apr 2020 #49

Excerpts: What Canine Diabetic Neuropathy Looks Like Donkees Apr 2020 #45

How is he feeling today? Donkees Apr 2020 #50

Do you have access to a Holistic Vet for consult? SheltieLover Apr 2020 #51

I was glad to hear he eats and drinks. cate94 Apr 2020 #52

Update - he's back in the hospital milestogo Apr 2020 #53

Good to hear that he's feeling better, and that you have confidence in the new specialists... Donkees Apr 2020 #54

Thank you, that helps. milestogo Apr 2020 #55

He has a team taking care of him, and you need to replenish your health reserves as well ... Donkees Apr 2020 #56

Thank you. milestogo Apr 2020 #57

Update - still in the hospital with more tests coming milestogo Apr 2020 #58

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

It's a complicated case, but your post gave a clear summary ... Donkees Apr 2020 #61

My blood boils when I think about her. milestogo Apr 2020 #62

She reminds me of a couple of vets I've come across that seemed all too quick to euthanize ... Donkees Apr 2020 #63

20 years ago my dog was mis-diagnosed by 2 vets - milestogo Apr 2020 #64

Many years ago my young dog developed a benign histiocytoma on his paw which regressed on its own... Donkees Apr 2020 #65

The body knows best, sometimes it just needs support. milestogo Apr 2020 #66

I'm very happy for you both :) Donkees Apr 2020 #67

So I brought him home on Friday milestogo Apr 2020 #68

It's good to hear that his hind legs are gaining strength, and that he has a chance to enjoy getting Donkees Apr 2020 #69

Thinking about you and hoping things are continuing livetohike Apr 2020 #70

Signs of his old self emerging make me happy. milestogo Apr 2020 #71

Such wonderful news :) Those little things bring so much joy Donkees Apr 2020 #72

update - he's doing well milestogo May 2020 #73

I am so happy for both of you! irisblue May 2020 #74

thank you! milestogo May 2020 #75

You might consider asking about adding nutrient-dense toppers similar to Ziwi Peak formulas Donkees May 2020 #76