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	Dr. Michael Dym Holistic & Conventional Veterinarian
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Ask the Vet: Diabetes


Ask the Vet About Diabetes
	Dr. Michael Dym Holistic & Conventional Veterinarian As a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Dym has over 19 years of experience and dedication to enhancing the overall health and well-being of pets. His commitment and passion for pet health continuously drives him to learn more about the art and science of homeopathy through ongoing training and education.

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Date: 04/11/12 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Dog Topic: Weakness In Back Legs
Question: We Have A Dalmation Who Is Approximately 15 Years Old. She Is In Good Shape For Her Age Except That She Has Extreme Weakness In Her Back Legs - In Particular The Right Leg. The Vet Tested Her By Turning Her Paw Under And Said That The Problem Is Nerve Related. She Suggested That We Try Cholodin - 1 Tablet 2x A Day. We Started Giving Her This Supplement As Prescribed But She Seemed To Be "confused". We Changed The Amount To 1/2 Tablet 2x A Day And She Seemed To Do Okay For Awhile But Then She Seemed To Get Worse. She Was Having Issues With Tripping Over Things With Her Front Paws. We Quit Giving Her The Cholodin And She Seems To Be Doing Much Better - Still Has Issues With The Weakness In Her Back Legs But It Is No Worse Than It Was Originially. Is There Another Product That Might Work Better Than The Cholodin? She Was On Glucosomine At One Point But Started Having Urinary Retention Issues So The Vet Recommended That We Stop The Glucosomine Due To The Problems With Her Kidneys. The Vet Tested Our Dog Several Times For Diabetes And Cushings - But She Has Neither. We Reduced The Protein In Her Diet - I Make Her Dog Food With Brown Rice And Burger - And She Is Doing Quite Well. Has A Ocassional Accident But We Don't Have The Constant Issue Any Longer. Answer: I Would Not Worry About Not Using Glucosamine. Try The Product Glycoflex Iii From 1800petmeds. Also Consider Yucca Intensive As Well In Addition To Be Well Fatty Acid Supplement And Proanthozone Antioxidant.


Date: 04/09/12 Cateory: Allergy Pet Type: Dog Topic: Allergy Medication For Diabetic Dog Post Cataract Surgery
Question: Our Dog Is 10 Y.o And Has Diatetes, Insulin Injection 2 Times Per Day And Has Had Cataract Surgery With Lense Replacement. What Kind Of Over The Counter Medication Can We Give Her That Will Not Affect Her Diabetes Or Her Eyes. She Had Cataract Surgery About 4 Years Ago. She Is A Rottie. Answer: You Can Try Benadryl At Dose Of 1 Mg Per Pound Twice Daily. Also Yucca Intensive By Azmira From 1800petmeds May Also Help With Allergies.


Date: 04/09/12 Cateory: Urinary Tract/Kidneys Pet Type: Dog Topic: Drinking Alot
Question: My Shih Tzu Is 11 Yrs Old Just Recently Started Drinking Alot Of Water What Could This Be??? Answer: Many Possibilities From Diabetes To Liver Disease To Kidney Disease To An Infection. If Persists, Best To Take To Vet For Exam And Workup To Help Sort This Out.


Date: 01/26/12 Cateory: Urinary Tract/Kidneys Pet Type: Dog Topic: Blood In Urine
Question: My Dog Was Urinating Blood In October, Took Her To The Vet They Checked For Diabetes Negative Also No Crystals In Urine, Gave Antibiotics Things Were Good While On The Meds. Now She Is Bleeding Again, She Has Had 2 Rounds Of Meds. Do You Think She Has Stones? Cannot Afford An Operation Are There Certain Dog Foods I Could Be Feeding Her Or What Can I Do Do Get Rid Of Her Illness Answer: Need To Have X Rays To See If Stones. Choice Of Diet Would Depend Upon Type Of Stones. Also Have Urine Analysis Done To See If Any Special Type Of Crystals.


Date: 12/07/11 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Cat Topic: Diabetic - Pancreatitis
Question: My Cat Is Diabetic - Using Humilin N Twice A Day. His Recent Blood Tests Showed He May Have Pancreatitis. His Vet Wants To Do Another Blood Test, And Says The Condition Would Require Antibiotic Treatment. Reading This Site, It Seems The Conditions Are Related, But Could You Point Me To A Source For More Information? I Am Unsure How To Proceed With His Treatment. Is This An Indication That The Diabetes Is Getting Worse? He Is An Older Cat, And I Cannot Get Oral Medications Into Him. I've Tried Repeatedly, Using All The Tactics Suggested With No Success. I Am A Senior With A Limited Income And I Am Not Able To Hold The Cat Securely Enough To Get The Medication Into Him. Do You Have Any Suggestions For Me? Answer: I Would Ask Your Vet For Possible Convenia Injection Which Is Long Acting Antibiotic. Some Cats With Diabetes Are Prone To Pancreatitis And Secondary Bacterial Infections. I Would Also Recommend Feeding A Meat Based Diet Such As Home Made Diets In Book The New Natural Cat By Anitra Frazier, Or Natural Canned Diet Such As Halo Or Natures Variety From 1800petmeds. You May Want To Google Pancreatitis In Cats And Some Resources Should Come Up.


Date: 11/07/11 Cateory: Pet Treats Pet Type: Dog Topic: Treats For Diabetic Poodle
Question: I Have An 11 Year Old Poodle. He Weighs 11 Lbs. He Was Just Diagnosed With Diabetes And Needs 2 Shot A Day (only 1cc Per Shot). What Types Of Treats Can He Have That Are Not Very Expensive? Can He Have Treats That Other Dogs Eat? Thank You For Your Help Answer: I Would Just Stick With Carrot Sticks And Or Thinly Sliced Apple


Date: 11/07/11 Cateory: Eye Care Pet Type: Dog Topic: Cataracts In Diebetic Labrador
Question: Hi, My Labrador Just Turned Eight And Was Diagnosed With Diabetes In March. Within The Last Two Weeks He Has Been Bumping Into Things Because His Right Eye Has Developed A Cataract Making Him Mostly Blind. I've Read That There Are Drops That I Can Use To Reduce The Cataract Called N-acetylcarnosine Eye Drops. Do You Recommend Anything Like This That I Can Purchase At 1-800-petmeds? Answer: I Dont Believe 1800petmeds Carries Anything Topically For Cataracts, But You Can Check With 1800petmeds Pharmacist Gary Koesten. I Am Not Familiar With Using These Products, However A Friend And Colleague Of Mine Steve Blake, Dvm, Has Great Producton His Website That He Uses Www.thepetwhisperer.com


Date: 10/26/11 Cateory: Digestive Care Pet Type: Cat Topic: Diabetes In Cats
Question: I Have A Female Cat About 10-11 Years Old Who Has Diabetes. She Is Being Given Insulin Twice Daily. Our New Vet Put Her On Royal Canine Diabetic Ds Dry Food. I Also Have 4 Other Cats And It Is Difficult To Separate What They Eat. The Royal Canine Is $23 For 5 Lbs. What Do You Sell For Diabetic Cats Wet And Dry? Answer: There Is No Specific Diabetic Diet Sold Here, But I Personally Am Not Fan Of These Processed Prescription Dry Foods. For Cats In General, And Especially Cats With Diabetes I Recommend All Wet Food, Or Preferably Home Made Diets As Described In Books The Natural Cat By Anitra Frazier, Or Dr Pitcairns Guide To Natural Health For Dogs And Cats By Richard Pitcairn, Dvm, Phd. You Could Try Halo Diet Or Natures Variety Raw Diets From 1800petmeds. Also Might Be Helpful For Your Cat And Even Sometimes Possible To Reduce Or Eliminate Insulin On Occasions By Working With Homeopathic Vet. See Website Www.beyondflatearth.com To Learn More. Also See My Website Www.canineworld.com/drdym. Many Homeopathic Vets Do Offer Phone Consultations.


Date: 09/19/11 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Cat Topic: Unusual Behavior, Not Eating Well
Question: My 16 Year Old Cat Is Sitting Under The Bed, Is Very Quiet With Soft Meows. She Was Inavertently Left In The Bedroom With Door Shut Today And Could Not Get Out. When I Came Home And Opened The Door She Just Made A Soft Sound But Did Not Run Out Like She Usually Does When She Sees Or Hears Me Come Home. She Does Not Respond To My Call To Her. She Came Out To Drink A Little Water About 2 Hours Later. Did Not Drink Or Eat All Day. Prior To This She Has Been Having A Good Appetite, Wanting To Eat Frequently All Day But Not Gaining Weight. She Has Never Gained Much Weight(is About 6 Pounds). I Changed Her Cat Food Due To The Frequent Vomiting And Then She Stopped Refluxing So Much. Prior To This She Would Eat And Then Often Throw Up But Did Not Appear Sick In Any Way. She Has Always Been Thin And Petite But With Good Energy. I Am Concerned Because She Never Acts Like She Is Acting Today. Any Ideas What Might Be Wrong/ I Have A Limited Income So Have Never Been Able To Take Her To Vet, Except Long Ago When She Got Her Shots And Also Got Spayed. She Has Always Been Very Bright, Energetic And Healthy. Answer: Many Possibilities In Cat This Age From Overactive Thyroid To Diabetes To Kidney Disease, Pancreatitis, Urinary Infection, Etc. Not Much I Can Suggest At Home. Should Have Vet Exam And Minimal Blood Work.


Date: 09/07/11 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Cat Topic: Diabetes, Insulinintolerance Vs Infection?
Question: Thank You Dr. Dym For Your Response. Soy Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes With B.s. 600 He Received Only 3 Doses Of Insulin Before Starting To Seize 2-3 Hours After Each Dose It Is Now 48 Hours Since Soy Received 1 Unit Of Lantus Which Resulted In Another Seizure. Since Then He Seemed To Improve Eating Well Until Yesterday P.m. This Morning The Same, Drinking But Not Wanting To Eat. He Just Vomited The Contents Of His Stomach Which Was Mostly Water With A Few Flecks Of Food. As I Cannot Take Him Back To The Vet For A Couple Of Weeks Should I Still Hold His Insulin For Fear Of Further Seizure As He Is Not Eating? He Is Walking Around And Appears To Know His Surroundings Using The Litter Box. Nose Is Dry And Hot. He Is Also Getting Clavamox 1cc B.i.d.. Thankyou For Your Response Answer: I Would Not Wait For A Vet Visit For A Few Weeks. I Would Have Another Blood Sugar Measured In A Few Days, And Then If Sugar Is Above 350, Would Consider Starting A Different Insulin Under Guidance Of Your Vet.


Date: 08/08/11 Cateory: Eye Care Pet Type: Dog Topic: Diabetic Cataracts
Question: My Pug Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes A Week Before He Turned 8 In March 2011. Under 60 Days Later, Her Lost His Sight In May. He Had Adjusted Well. But I Am Concerned If His Eyes Are Causing Him Any Discomfort. I Use Tears Naturale And An Eye Wash For Canines. He's Well Taken Care Of, However I Am Constantly Cleaning A Pussie Discharge From His Eyes. Is This Normal Result Of The Blindness Or Is There Something Else Going On? Answer: Answered Previously.


Date: 07/02/11 Cateory: Hormonal/Endocrine Pet Type: Dog Topic: Subq Insulin
Question: This Is My Question. My Dog Has Recently Been Diagnosed With Diabetes And We Are Starting Her On A Low Trial Dose Of Nph Humulin Twice A Day. When I Inject The Needle, Usually That Does Not Seem To Bother Her, But When I Inject The Insulin She Jumps As If It Stings. Is This Possible ? Anything I Can Do? Answer: Some Pets Are Sensitive To Needles. Try Different Location Between Shoulder Blades And Perhaps Do In Front Of Your Veterinarian To Make Sure You Are Giving Injection Appropriately Under Skin.


Date: 05/05/11 Cateory: Digestive Care Pet Type: Cat Topic: Thirst
Question: Hi, In The Last Few Weeks, It Seems That My Cat Cannot Get Enough Water. She Is Constantly Thirsty, Also For A Few Days, She Wasn't Eating Much, But Seems To Be Again Now.. Her Litter Was Mainly Wet. Also, We Got A Puppy About 6 Weeks Ago, And The Cat Is Not Happy About That. Thanks, Jeanette Answer: Could Be From Kidney Issue, Liver Issue Or Possibly Diabetes Or Simple Infection. See Vet For Workup If Persists.


Date: 04/27/11 Cateory: Other Pet Type: Dog Topic: Diabetes
Question: What Kind Of Dry Food Would You Suggest I Feed My 7yr. Old Pug Who Was Just Diagnosed With Diabetes. Answer: I Would Prefer More Of A Wet Food Diet Like High Protein Natures Variety From 1800petmeds. Want To Minimize Carbohydrates In Dogs With Diabetes In My Experience And Opinion.


Date: 04/19/11 Cateory: Urinary Tract/Kidneys Pet Type: Dog Topic: Dark Cloudy Urine
Question: I Have A Female Lab That Has Diabetes And A Thyroid With She Is Getting Treatment For I Have Noticed That Her Urine Has Been For A While Cloudy And And Dark Yellow With A Strong Order For About A Month I Have Taken Her To A Vet And Done A Urine Test And Blood And They Both Came Back Fine I Have Taken Her Back Recently For Another Urine And Culture Test I Haven't Got The Results Back Yet What Can Be Causing This? Can It Be Something That's Not Showing On The Test I Feed Hills Wd Dry Food Answer: Could Be Bacterial Infection So Wait Until Culture Back. Also Possible To Have Bladder Stones So May Want To Have X Ray Of Bladder As Well. Consider Feeding Natural Diet Like Halo Or Natures Miracle As My Preference Over What You Are Feeding.

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