Re: Lucky Lacey Mini Schnauzer new diagnosis
Three meals a day may be causing some problems for her higher numbers. Not everyone is doing just two meals a day but it has taken quite a bit of testing and research to determine what works the best for each dog. My dog has a history of pancreatitis so small more frequent meals/snacks works well plus with a low glycemic diet, I have to prop her up or she goes very low. Is there a reason you are doing three meals instead of two? Two meals, 12 hours a day, is the typical starting point because it works for most dogs.
The c/d is tricky too for diabetics - it seems the foods that are good for stones are harder to regulate because of the carb content. But, the stones are very important to avoid. So, if you can fine tune the diet and schedule, you might make some more headway. It is not all about calories, it is also about balancing food and insulin.
Did your vet ever do the 12 hour curve? Can you post it?
Stress and anxiety can play a huge part in numbers. Some dogs go much higher at the vet while others go lower than normal. They respond very individually to certain factors. I have to test at home because Maggie would never tolerate the vet for 12 hours for routine testing. She has a chronic fear of kennels and if they leave her out of the kennel in the back, she is into everything and chasing any cats or birds around. So, the results would never be accurate for her.
Have they tested triglycerides ? High tryglycerides is also a common problem for schnauzers and regulation.
Three meals a day may be causing some problems for her higher numbers. Not everyone is doing just two meals a day but it has taken quite a bit of testing and research to determine what works the best for each dog. My dog has a history of pancreatitis so small more frequent meals/snacks works well plus with a low glycemic diet, I have to prop her up or she goes very low. Is there a reason you are doing three meals instead of two? Two meals, 12 hours a day, is the typical starting point because it works for most dogs.
The c/d is tricky too for diabetics - it seems the foods that are good for stones are harder to regulate because of the carb content. But, the stones are very important to avoid. So, if you can fine tune the diet and schedule, you might make some more headway. It is not all about calories, it is also about balancing food and insulin.
Did your vet ever do the 12 hour curve? Can you post it?
Stress and anxiety can play a huge part in numbers. Some dogs go much higher at the vet while others go lower than normal. They respond very individually to certain factors. I have to test at home because Maggie would never tolerate the vet for 12 hours for routine testing. She has a chronic fear of kennels and if they leave her out of the kennel in the back, she is into everything and chasing any cats or birds around. So, the results would never be accurate for her.
Have they tested triglycerides ? High tryglycerides is also a common problem for schnauzers and regulation.
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