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Gus was put on a round of antibiotics as precaution of a little cyst that had burst and the vet was afraid it might be infected. It is healing and looks good, however, his BG levels have been higher since starting the pills this week. But, I had decreased his insulin by .5 units 9 days ago (7 days prior to the antibiotic). So, it has me wondering the cause of higher reading for him. Just curious on your thoughts. I have raised his insulin back .5 to what he was on 2 weeks ago.
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Gus - **Angel as of March 7, 2018"
10.5 yr mini-schnauzer, diagnosed Sept. 2015, currently 17.5 units Novolin N 2x day; diet W/D, tblsp pumpkin, Advocate PetTester tester/strips & Alpha-Trak2 for alternative (when I question weird BG readings); blind as of March 1, 2016 -
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My dog just started an antibiotic for a trachea/throat virus (like kennel cough.) Vet assured me the drug wouldn't affect BG. So far so good.Riley, 8 yr. old maltipoo, 25 lbs., diagnosed Feb 2017, taking thyroid meds, had pancreatitis and DKA mid March, eating Wellness Senior formula can food. NPH dosage now at 9.0 units Humulin N. Adding either pumpkin, spinach, blueberries, yams, or green beans to his food. Also omega-3 oil. -
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Many members have seen higher blood sugar with antibiotics but since they are typically given for an infection,it is hard to say if it was meds or the infection. Maggie, who always had to be opposite of the norm, had one antibiotic that she went dangerously low on and caused her to throw up and pass blood. We never used that one again - in fact, the vet wrote in big red letters on her file not to give her it or rimadyl.Maggie - 15 1/2 y/o JRT diagnosed 9/2007, Angel status on 6/20/16. Her mantra was never give up but her body couldn't keep up with her spirit. Someday, baby.......Comment
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Interesting you mention kennel cough. Was at the vet yeaterday to pick up some antibiotic for Scooters itching. Big sign on the door said "if your dog is coughing, do not bring him/her inside until you meet with us, first. Seeing high number of dogs with kennel cough"Originally posted by Raysaint View Post
I live in Connecticut. Just a word of warning.Diagnosed 9/15/17. A 17 lb. terrier mutt, 15 years old. My bestest friend. Novolin N 6U, Novolin R 3U, 2X/day. Cesar Classics 3.5 oz. packets w/ 4 tbsps of old fashion Quaker Oats, 2x day. Probiotic every 3 or 4 days. Omega 3, two 300 mg. capsules 1X/day for skin. Occuguard Plus, Billberry, Lutein, Vit E, Vit C every meal for eyes.Comment
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May be the canine flu that's hitting dogs hard this year they're concerned about. We've had warnings in this area.
Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)Last edited by farrwf; 12-16-2017, 07:39 AM.Otis Farrell dx'd 12/10, best friend to his dad, Bill, for over 14 years. Left this world while in his dad’s loving arms 10/04/13. Sonny Farrell dx'd 1/14, adopted 5/15/14. Left this world while in his dad's loving arms 9/06/16. Run pain free, you Pug guys, til we're together again.
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Izzy has been on antibiotics frequently in the past year for recurring UTI's and then again for a esophagus problem. The infections increased her blood sugar levels but once the antibiotics started working to treat the infection, her blood sugar droppedIzzy's Mom - 11 years old, 24 pounds, diabetic since May, 2016, 12 units Humulin N every 12 hours; 1/2 cup Blue prescription k/s three times a day and a regular grain free greenie after dinnerComment
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