Because I'm an over-the-top researcher about things, I'm trying to
prepare myself. It seems Rudy may be diabetic, given a bunch of
symptoms. We went to the vet yesterday and gave both urine and blood
samples and he's having a full chem panel run. I guess it will be back
early next week.

If it IS diabetes, I'm not as concerned about the ability to manage it
and everyday life. It seems insulin injections are not a big deal and
I'm pretty good at making sure the dogs eat at the same times every day
anyway, as well as being willing to feed whatever diet is appropriate.

A little more concerning to me is activity that is not consistent. Like
flyball tournaments.

I've found a bunch of websites about the disease, but if anyone has
first hand experience or any favorite sites, I'd be interested in
hearing about them.

I'm hoping that this isn't what it is, but it would also explain some
things, and I do like answers, even if they aren't necessarily the ones
I'd like to hear.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

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A little more concerning to me is activity that is not consistent. Like
flyball tournaments.

How old is Rudy? I forget. Old enough for a veteran's team in flyball?
And if so, would the changes for veterans make a difference at tournaments?
I'm waiting til Atty turns 7 in May and then am going to put her on a
veteran's team to help her emerging arthritis (unless we find a short dog
for the team by then).

I have no insight on canine diabetes. I do have a student in my class on a
pump, but I'm sure that doesn't translate into dogs. He always has to do
some extra testing and snacking on gym day.

Sue and Atty

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"Sue and Atty" wrote:


How old is Rudy? I forget. Old enough for a veteran's team in flyball?

He'll be 3 in July, Not even racing yet let alone ready for vets!

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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

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"Sue and Atty" wrote:


How old is Rudy? I forget. Old enough for a veteran's team in flyball?

He'll be 3 in July, Not even racing yet let alone ready for vets!

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Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

So much for that thought.

Sue and Atty

We went to the vet yesterday and gave both urine and blood
samples and he's having a full chem panel run. I guess it will be back
early next week.

Early next week? In-house blood chemistry should be available same day which
would include blood glucose and other factors related to diabetes.

If it IS diabetes, I'm not as concerned about the ability to manage it
and everyday life. It seems insulin injections are not a big deal and
I'm pretty good at making sure the dogs eat at the same times every day
anyway, as well as being willing to feed whatever diet is appropriate.

It can be very manageable. With regular glucose curves done at the vets you
should be able to manage well if it is diabetes.

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"Sharon Too" wrote:


Early next week? In-house blood chemistry should be available same day which
would include blood glucose and other factors related to diabetes.

It's a very small practice. Long story, but the other vet I use has
stuff in house. I have continued to see these folks with Rudy, because
he went to them when he was still a foster. Nice folks, can get an
appointment really easily, and they love him. If we wind up with
something more complicated, I'll probably switch him to my other vet,
who has 24/7 supervision should hospitalization be necessary, as well as
a lot of in house stuff available.

It can be very manageable. With regular glucose curves done at the vets you
should be able to manage well if it is diabetes.

I figure that as well. I'm mostly wondering about activity spikes and
how those may affect him.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

Janet Boss wrote:
Because I'm an over-the-top researcher about things, I'm trying to
prepare myself. It seems Rudy may be diabetic, given a bunch of
symptoms. We went to the vet yesterday and gave both urine and blood
samples and he's having a full chem panel run. I guess it will be back
early next week.

If it IS diabetes, I'm not as concerned about the ability to manage it
and everyday life. It seems insulin injections are not a big deal and
I'm pretty good at making sure the dogs eat at the same times every day
anyway, as well as being willing to feed whatever diet is appropriate.

A little more concerning to me is activity that is not consistent. Like
flyball tournaments.

I've found a bunch of websites about the disease, but if anyone has
first hand experience or any favorite sites, I'd be interested in
hearing about them.

I'm hoping that this isn't what it is, but it would also explain some
things, and I do like answers, even if they aren't necessarily the ones
I'd like to hear.


Janet, do you subscribe to the Flyballdogs e-mail list? I would think
there'd be more flyball-specific experience to draw on.

http://flyballdogs.com/email-list.html

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Kathleen wrote:



Janet, do you subscribe to the Flyballdogs e-mail list? I would think
there'd be more flyball-specific experience to draw on.

I do. I guess I'm limiting where I ask this because I don't want to
jump the gun (hah - like I'm not?!?!).

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

I figure that as well. I'm mostly wondering about activity spikes and
how those may affect him.

You'd be surprised how well you'll be able to 'read' him. Our clients with
diabetic pets are so in tune with them that when they say something isn't
right, we can usually catch something early. Some keep logs and are very
methodical about charting activity, meals, behavior and other anomolies
which could indicate the need for a curve or change in diet/insulin.

Janet Boss wrote:

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Kathleen wrote:



Janet, do you subscribe to the Flyballdogs e-mail list? I would think
there'd be more flyball-specific experience to draw on.


I do. I guess I'm limiting where I ask this because I don't want to
jump the gun (hah - like I'm not?!?!).


I do that, too. Mention a possibility and I'm already running decision
trees in my mind... IF/THEN. It takes a certain amount of mental and
emotional energy, but not as much as being blindsided by an outcome that
had never even been considered.