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My sister's jack russel was diagnosed with diabetes about 3 weeks ago. The dog has gone from about 22 lbs to 12 lbs. He is a stocky but short jack russel. He use to be a powerful looking dog now he is skin and bones. He is about 14 yrs old and has lost site in one eye.
They put him on Novilin 4 units twice a day. I believe she upped that by 1/2 unit.
I think the biggest problem for them is his diet. I read he should have about 400 calories but they feel so bad for him because he is so hungry that they give him more. They probably give him as much food as I give Monkey. They saw him eating his own doggy do (no real good word for that). Her husband said he would not let him go that hungry. I tried to tell them that shortly it would let up some if they could get closer to regulating him.
The poor dog looks like a bag of bones. Monkey looked bad but never that bad. I think he could make a good come-back if he was regulated.
If my sister joins the board please give her lots of encouragement. She is trying I have to give her credit for that. Her jack russel name is Bandit. Once again I don't know if her vet's office is giving her the best advice considering the dog's condition. They told her not to change his food which consisted of table scraps and canned Alpo and treats that I know had sugar in them. With Monk being on a different type of insulin I was not sure the best diet for him.
They put him on Novilin 4 units twice a day. I believe she upped that by 1/2 unit.
I think the biggest problem for them is his diet. I read he should have about 400 calories but they feel so bad for him because he is so hungry that they give him more. They probably give him as much food as I give Monkey. They saw him eating his own doggy do (no real good word for that). Her husband said he would not let him go that hungry. I tried to tell them that shortly it would let up some if they could get closer to regulating him.
The poor dog looks like a bag of bones. Monkey looked bad but never that bad. I think he could make a good come-back if he was regulated.
If my sister joins the board please give her lots of encouragement. She is trying I have to give her credit for that. Her jack russel name is Bandit. Once again I don't know if her vet's office is giving her the best advice considering the dog's condition. They told her not to change his food which consisted of table scraps and canned Alpo and treats that I know had sugar in them. With Monk being on a different type of insulin I was not sure the best diet for him.
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