Hi All,
So I havent been here for a while. 1 year ago exactly, my dog jude was diagnosed with diabetes. Hes a 8 yr old doxie/chihuahua mutt mix. For the past year he has been pretty good, almost had this down to a science. He was 35 lbs, not great weight but he could afford to lose 2-3 lbs. His routine was:
Morning = 3/4 cup dry glycobalance royal canin, 1/4 can evo, 16 units Novilin N
Night = 3/4 cup dry glyco royal canin, 14 units Novilin N
His numbers ever 12 hours were in range of 125-175 (once a week he would hit 200-250, just random)
Anyway, the past few months he has gained some weight. It has been slowly happening, but really noticed it past few months. Hes become less active, he wants to be on our laps 24x7, somewhat needy. Just seems more tired than normal. In an effort to help with weight, I removed the canned food 2+ weeks ago, the insulin requirement stayed the same and it appeared he lost a little. Lets fast forward to present day. 2 days ago he was acting off, he got ill, he vomited a few times after eating, he has been lethargic and what appears is dizzy. Very inactive, very slow moving. Stool is hard, no blood in stool or urine. Water intake is acceptable, not begging for more food but getting fussy that he wants canned again. I brought him to the vet yesterday, I am waiting on the blood work results. Vet thinks thyroid, but not sure as of yet. He was not sure, says the symptoms dont all add up. His BG levels for past 1-2 weeks have been 175-225 on most days, with spikes of 300 at 12 hour mark. Hes now at 1 add'l unit morning, 2 at night (morning 17 units/16 units night). Could weight gain do this? I cut his food, but more insulin is needed? I feel as though there is an underlying issue, maybe its multiple issues I dont know!
I don't want to start fearing the worst, but something is wrong. Hes not the same dog that he was. I know he needs more exercise, I know I need to figure out whats up with the BG levels and get insulin back on point. I was hoping someone out there had something similiar, or maybe had a theory. I just dont see the nausea and vomiting being part of a thyroid issue. I also dont see him screaming for water, so I dont know if the high BG level is even really affecting him as much as it should. I should also mention as well, hes been weaker, doesnt want to climb stairs, wants to just lay down. His back legs sometimes shake a little, like hes weak.
I know this may not be a complete diabetes related issue, but maybe theres something being missed here. I dont want to lose the guy to an oversight, and want to make sure I do all that I can.
I appreciate all your feedback and thoughts
Jason
So I havent been here for a while. 1 year ago exactly, my dog jude was diagnosed with diabetes. Hes a 8 yr old doxie/chihuahua mutt mix. For the past year he has been pretty good, almost had this down to a science. He was 35 lbs, not great weight but he could afford to lose 2-3 lbs. His routine was:
Morning = 3/4 cup dry glycobalance royal canin, 1/4 can evo, 16 units Novilin N
Night = 3/4 cup dry glyco royal canin, 14 units Novilin N
His numbers ever 12 hours were in range of 125-175 (once a week he would hit 200-250, just random)
Anyway, the past few months he has gained some weight. It has been slowly happening, but really noticed it past few months. Hes become less active, he wants to be on our laps 24x7, somewhat needy. Just seems more tired than normal. In an effort to help with weight, I removed the canned food 2+ weeks ago, the insulin requirement stayed the same and it appeared he lost a little. Lets fast forward to present day. 2 days ago he was acting off, he got ill, he vomited a few times after eating, he has been lethargic and what appears is dizzy. Very inactive, very slow moving. Stool is hard, no blood in stool or urine. Water intake is acceptable, not begging for more food but getting fussy that he wants canned again. I brought him to the vet yesterday, I am waiting on the blood work results. Vet thinks thyroid, but not sure as of yet. He was not sure, says the symptoms dont all add up. His BG levels for past 1-2 weeks have been 175-225 on most days, with spikes of 300 at 12 hour mark. Hes now at 1 add'l unit morning, 2 at night (morning 17 units/16 units night). Could weight gain do this? I cut his food, but more insulin is needed? I feel as though there is an underlying issue, maybe its multiple issues I dont know!
I don't want to start fearing the worst, but something is wrong. Hes not the same dog that he was. I know he needs more exercise, I know I need to figure out whats up with the BG levels and get insulin back on point. I was hoping someone out there had something similiar, or maybe had a theory. I just dont see the nausea and vomiting being part of a thyroid issue. I also dont see him screaming for water, so I dont know if the high BG level is even really affecting him as much as it should. I should also mention as well, hes been weaker, doesnt want to climb stairs, wants to just lay down. His back legs sometimes shake a little, like hes weak.
I know this may not be a complete diabetes related issue, but maybe theres something being missed here. I dont want to lose the guy to an oversight, and want to make sure I do all that I can.
I appreciate all your feedback and thoughts
Jason
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