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From the lens Living with a diabetic dog.

  • SheilaSchnauzies May 4, 2012 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    Hi, very nice lens you have here! I just recommended it for a Squid Quest. As part of that I +1'd it, pinned it, shared it to Facebook, and tweeted it! So hope you get some nice clicks from it:) We had a diabetic dog also, sadly he passed away this winter. You can see his lens here, http://www.squidoo.com/kobyschnauzer. Good luck with your doggie!
  • KateHon Apr 11, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Such great information on this lens -- so very helpful!!! Thanks much!
  • bossypants Dec 9, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    We just got a diabetic diagnosis and are still researching and learning. Your recommendations in the event of blindness may be very helpful in the future. Thanks for posting this lens!
  • Chris Jeffries Sep 15, 2011 @ 9:01 am | delete
    My 10 year old ridge back Mollie was diagnosed with Diabetes on the 15-09-11, she was drinking alot of water and in a matter of a few days had trouble walking up 10 stairs. Its was quite a cold time recently and I thought she had basic arthritus, then overnight she went blind by cataracts on each eyes, She had her first dose of insulan today and already appears more energetic, we go bak to the vets on 19-09-11 for the curve test to determine her right daily dosage of insuline. The vet wanted me to put her to sleep but she is my baby and will outlay any cost for her to live a happy longer life. Even if she is blind forever I will be happier having her around and Im sure she will take delight laying next to me while im sitting as she has always done
  • SquidooFanatic Sep 8, 2010 @ 1:55 am | delete
    A thoughtful lens that I wish I had read years ago. My dog Charlotte, who has since passed, had diabetes. The advice given to us what to put her down, which I refused. This lens will be of great help to others living with a diabetic dog. *** blessings ***
  • Paula7928 Jan 3, 2010 @ 1:47 am | delete
    Great idea for a squidoo lense. My 13 year old dog Zeke was diabnosed with diabetes 2 1/2 years ago. Today he is doing well on Vetsulin as long as the vet and I contstantly adjust his dose due to the inconsistency in the bottles of Vetsulin.Please read Zekes' story about his diabetes, blindness, and cataract surgery here. http://www.diabeticdogs.info
  • Eileendover Sep 30, 2009 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    (continued)
    Dogs are incredibly intuitive and pick up on our moods quickly. She was already scared,depressed and lost so she really didn't need pity from us. Feeling sorry for her didn't help at all. We had to change our own mindset to be more happy, as hard as that was. We praised her for even simple little things, like if she made it out the back door by herself by following our voice. We'd put her on a leash and get her to run next to us. We taught her a word of warning, so that if we saw she was headed for a tree we could stop her - then she'd carefully investigate and figure out for herself where it was safe to proceed. All these things boosted her confidence and her spirits, and within a short time she was playing again with her "sisters".

    Step in with Elwood and help him to do the things he always used to do. Hopefully he'll regain his confidence and be able to play happily with his brother!

    I hope that helps!!
  • Eileendover Sep 30, 2009 @ 11:56 am | delete
    Hello, Patricia and Laura,
    I'm so sorry to hear about your dogs...I know how much we love them.

    Laura,your vet is really the best source to start with. Mine did testing overnight to check my girls blood sugar levels and determine the best insulin dose to keep the diabetes in check. We'd take her in every few months for a urine test to help us continue treating her. She was with us for another 2 1/2 years that way - and very happy right up until the last couple days of her life. I hope you feel that you can trust your vet, and talk to him/her freely. I don't research the topic any more, but if I run across anything I'll post it here.

    Patricia, maybe you could first put a bell on the other pug so Elwood knows where he is. Then maybe play with Elwood yourself, gently, and help him become more confident. He's probably feeling lost (literally!), so you can help by assisting with everything he used to do on his own followed with TONS of praise! (continued on next post...)
  • Patricia Sep 29, 2009 @ 9:57 am | delete
    my pug went blind in 3 days due to diabities. my other pug wants to play but poor elwood growls at jake since elwood cant see im at a loss for what to do
  • Laura Sep 14, 2009 @ 8:37 am | delete
    Hello , I have just left my beautifull dog at the vet having been diagnosed with diabetes this morning , the vet put him on a drip and gave him an initial shot of insulin . I would appreciate any information or web sites that you know of which may prove usefull. My lovely boy is 10 years old and his name is Rebo. I can be contacted at lauraacross@googlemail.com. Thank you for any help you can offer , Laura
  • Blace Dec 26, 2008 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    My Austrian Cattle Dog (7 1//2) was diagnosed with diabetes almost two years ago, and for the first time I'm worried after looking into his eyes and seeing cloudiness. He is such an avid frisbee and tennis ball guy, that if that's taken from him I'm fearfull he'll be so depressed. Is there anyway to prepare him and maybe more importantly his human parents who love him.. Our vet has not discussed this potential side affect of the disease with us to date.. Your help and experiences are very welcome.
  • Eileendover Feb 8, 2010 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    Blace, I'm so sorry for the delay in a reply. I haven't been to this lens in awhile. I'd probably teach your cattle dog to start using his nose more - scent discrimination "games" - so that if he does lose his eyesight he will still have a job he can do. I'd also work on teaching him to follow voice commands for directions, like mushers do ("gee" and "haw"), and teach him "stop". Again, if he needs it, you'll be able to direct his movements.

    Above all, remember that if a dog loses his sight he has no use for our pity. He needs our help, some creative thinking on how to help him cope, and a TON of encouragement and praise for every achievement.
  • CoolFoto Apr 9, 2008 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Very informative! We have a cafepress shop with dog picture gifts, too. www.cafepress.com/petpugdogs
  • kemengr Nov 16, 2007 @ 1:34 am | delete
    Good info! Why don't add some content on the preventive and diagnotic aspects. It will help a lot of people. Plus a few links, ebay etc.
  • flicker Nov 15, 2007 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Thanks for the good info on coping with diabetes in dogs.

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