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Diabetes treatment for my 14 year old dog
EntMy 14 year old dog was just diagnosed with diabetes, Instructions from our Vet are: gradually change her diet from her regular food to Overwight Management food, feed her twice a day , one and 1/2 cup s each time, after feeding her, give her an insulin shot (12) and the feeding and insulin should be 12 hours apart. She also has cancer near her rib cage which the Vet operates on about every 4 months. Surgery is now being delayed because of the Diabetes. I am very concerned and we don’t want to loose our Pepsi. Our Vet is very good and we have an appointment next week to our Vet to check on her b;ood sugar. However I know humans cab check blood sugar with an instrument I seeon TV. Whjat am I looking at in the near future four our Pepsi? I am a contibuter and live in Litchfield Park, AZ)
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The recommendations for the diabetes seems to be a reasonable start. The devices available for human blood sugar testing can be used on pets. These can be a valuable tool for controlling the blood sugar and adjusting the insulin dose at home. Tell your veterinarian that your willing to use such a device and he can help you with its use and how to adjust the insulin dose level based on results. We have successfully controlled diabetes in some patients for years at the Sanctuary. The recurrent surgery may prove a problem. Depending on cell type, there may be a chemotherapy available. Discuss this option with your veterinarian.