Gransnet forums

Pets

Diabetes

(59 Posts)
Anniebach Thu 17-Sept-15 12:41:42

Hope all is well Anya, it is agony knowing they are unwell yet they can't tell us , I find I even ask - what's wrong ? How stupid

Thanks x

Anya Thu 17-Sept-15 12:34:26

My old fellow has had blood taken this morning. Bill was £120. Results due tomorrow.

Just wish they could tell us what's wrong or where it hurts Annie .

Hope your pooch picks up soon x

Anniebach Thu 17-Sept-15 10:10:39

Thank you Anya, I am being silly, naturally I have the concerns we with dogs live with but this has really thrown me , I am trying to remain positive

Anya Thu 17-Sept-15 09:57:32

Try not to worry just yet Annie there does seem to be a virus going round. I'm taking my old fellow to the vet at 10.30 as he's been off colour too. He's actually perked up a bit today but I'll still keep the appointment. My granddog who's only a year old has been poorly too.

If it does turn out to be diabetes you will surely cope somehow (((hugs)))

Anniebach Thu 17-Sept-15 09:50:08

My dog is eight, I am not given to panic having been blessed with eleven dogs over the years but the suggestion of diabetes has really thrown me is she was to be diabetic I have no idea what to expect and the thought of injecting her daily terrifies me. I am trying not to think ahead , have nursed my dogs in old age, with cancer, all distressing but had to be done, but this has clicked the panic button

TriciaF Thu 17-Sept-15 09:08:09

Hope your dog's health improves, Annie.
Our neighbour's golden labrador had diabetes.
As Phoenix said, they have a special diet, need to eat regularly. And she had injections, can't remember how often.
She was about 9 when she developed it and lasted about 2 years more, then got tired. But 11 is almost an average age for a labrador.

Iam64 Thu 17-Sept-15 09:01:04

How old is your dog Anniebach? Sorry I can't help as so far, I haven't looked after a dog with diabetes. Lots of other 'age related' stuff as my dogs have reached old age. Sending best wishes to you and your dog

Anne58 Thu 17-Sept-15 08:46:15

Sorry to hear your dog is poorly. I haven't had a pet with diabetes myself, but I'm sure I saw special diet food for it when I was last in the vets.

Anniebach Thu 17-Sept-15 08:18:26

My dog has been off colour for few days , she was checked by the vet yesterday, given anti biotic jab and if no improvement in few days they will carry out blood tests for disbetes. I am really worried about this , anyone have or had a pet with diabetes?