| Black female miniature schnauzer diagnosed in May of 2005, has had
non-problematic cataracts prior to diagnosis, was prescribed Purina Veterinary
Diets DCO (expensive - I am looking at alternatives), and weighs 10 pounds
(lost 6 pounds in less than two months). She enjoys scrambled eggs,
but is still unable to digest her favorite treat: leftover bones.
Vetsulin - two shots daily. I use Terumo Medical Sur-Vet Syringe with
Needle, 1cc/mL, 25G x 5/8", but will probably change to Terumo Medical
Sur-Vet Syringe Insulin 3/10cc, 29ga x 1/2" with my next order.
Our veterinarian tells me that diabetes mellitus is common in miniature
schnauzers and hard to control. Heidi Jo's most recent glucose test
indicates excellent results, but we both went through a hard time with
her frequent bouts of vomiting and wee-morning hour wakeups for thirst
and urination. She has had lots of "accidents" while getting it under
control.
Poor Heidi Jo has had a hard time of it for a little dog :( She
was already bred and had puppies with a caesarean section before I got
her at 1 1/2 years old. She has undergone surgery for benign cancerous
tumors twice in the last five years.
3 units around 8 am
3 units around 8 pm
Birthday: May 30, 1992
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Email - two.schnauzers@gmail.com
Dog's Name: "Heidi Jo" Bonar owned by Cheryl Free
When diagnosed: May 2005
Weight: 16 pounds normal, 13 pounds when diagnosed, 10 pounds
when weighed by veterinarian today
Type of Insulin Used: Vetsulin
Amount of Insulin Used: 6 total units daily (1.5 cc x2)
Frequency of Injections: Twice daily
Pet's Breed: Black female miniature schnauzer
We started her medication at 4 units (1 cc x2) and she has been seeing
the vet weekly for glucose tests. Last week's test results were poor
- *540* - so her insulin dosage was raised. Today's test result was
EXCELLENT - *105*! (BUT, she has lost three more pounds :( The vet
believes it is water weight and I shouldn't worry too much.) |
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