Hi Everyone
I have come to this forum as I was hoping to get the opinion from some owners of diabetic dogs.
My 13 year old Labrador has just been diagnosed with diabetes - I do not understand the numbers but I was told he's at 30 at the moment. It has been a very rapid change and we were shocked to receive the diagnosis. We have not yet started treatment as our vet has told us that due to Byron's age and level of diabetes it will be hard to treat. His eyes are clouding and his back legs are going. We have therefore had to stop dog walks. He has said we should seriously consider putting him to sleep rather than trying treatment which may not be successful. In particular he is concerned his use of his legs may not return to normal.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Could treatment make his legs better again or is it kinder at this age not to attempt treatment that may not be successful? Our main concern is any suffering and that he cannot go on walks at the moment.
I really do not know anything about diabetic dogs!
Thank you so much in advance for any help!
I have come to this forum as I was hoping to get the opinion from some owners of diabetic dogs.
My 13 year old Labrador has just been diagnosed with diabetes - I do not understand the numbers but I was told he's at 30 at the moment. It has been a very rapid change and we were shocked to receive the diagnosis. We have not yet started treatment as our vet has told us that due to Byron's age and level of diabetes it will be hard to treat. His eyes are clouding and his back legs are going. We have therefore had to stop dog walks. He has said we should seriously consider putting him to sleep rather than trying treatment which may not be successful. In particular he is concerned his use of his legs may not return to normal.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Could treatment make his legs better again or is it kinder at this age not to attempt treatment that may not be successful? Our main concern is any suffering and that he cannot go on walks at the moment.
I really do not know anything about diabetic dogs!
Thank you so much in advance for any help!
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