LanaCindy

We had to rush our 10 year old lab to the vet Tuesday.Turns out he is Diabetic. I had taken him in recently due to his not being well, but when they tested him it did not show diabeties. He gets insulun shots twice a day. i have been cooking him lean meats and mixing in vegetables to get him to eat. Anyone who has experience with having a diabetic dog i would be so greatful for any advice or to point me to reputable sources.

nance-ell

http://www.lab-retriever.net/board/s...-diabetes.html

Take a look here... you might find more on that site by doing a search for diabetes. It's a great board for Lab owners.

CarrieAnne

Hugs! They found out my little pug mix was daibetic too late. So glad you caught it in time!

Magdalena

My prayers to you and your dog.

Melinda in Tulsa

My old Aussie was diabetic for 3 years before we lost her. She got insulin injections 2x a day and was on prescription Science Diet dog food. It was a hard row to hoe but she was worth it. She got to where she would tell me if she was needing a shot by going to the fridge where the insulin was. But she did develop cataracts and went totally blind. I couldn't afford to have cataract surgery for her but she adapted very well.

twospoiledhuskies

I'm glad he was diagnosed and I hope he is doing well very soon :thumbup:

T-Bones mom

So glad you caught it in time.

ssgramma

I had a diabetic kitty for years. Good luck to you. It is a bit of a learning curve but can often be managed fairly well/easily.

Jim's Gem

Glad that you caught it!

sueisallaboutquilts

My cat developed diabetes when he turned 17. Since your dog is younger I think it will be easier to control. Tigger was okay for awhile but his age was against him.
Good luck!! :D Glad they caught it early.