doggie diabetes

[brix821]

my 12 y.o sheppard lab mix was diagnosed with diabetes yesterday.  I gave her the 1st shot of insulin today, and it went great...anyone have any diet tips or advice?

[somegirl]

Just wanted to send a ((hug)) for both of you and glad to hear it's going well so far!

[Howie]

Sorry to hear.  No tips, assuming doggie diabetes is like people diabetes, there are different types, therefore different diets.  Your vet is your best resource.

[Monsterlover]

I had a cat that had diabetes.

I had to give her insulin 2x a day to maintain the proper levels.

She was right as rain after I started shooting her up

The vet didn't have me do anything special with her diet.

She lived to be 17.  Insulin injections for the last 2 years of her life.

[brix821]

thanks for the kind words.

[NoisyDante]

This is my mom's website, she used to be on the board of trustees for a veterinary hospital and animal shelter.  I urge you to send me her a message here, she probably knows a ton on the subject.

And while you're at the site she has a ton of fun info on traveling with pets.

http://traveldog.weebly.com/