There is no question that diabetes in a pet requires extra care. But it is by no means a death sentence. With the proper care and communication with your veterinarian, your pets should live a fairly normal life.
Be sure that your veterinarian is experienced dealing with diabetic pets and has access to other vets for consultation. There are many approaches and types of insulin and there is no substitute for the benefit of experience.
Communication with your vet is crucial. There are a number of questions that you should ask. Here is a partial list. For more information and lists of questions, visit petdiabetes.com
How will diabetes and insulin interact with other conditions, medications and supplements?
What other conditions should you be on the watch for?
How should you monitor and record your pet’s condition at home?
What is the particular course of treatment that the vet is choosing and why?
How often do you need to bring your pet in for follow up? Will this change as the pet becomes more stable?
What kind of testing will the vet perform and how frequently?
How much will this cost in the short term? long term?
This is a “short list” of questions. For more questions and information, call our office and visit the websites listed below.
Click here to visit the PetDiabetes.com website.
Click here for a complete list of questions to ask your veterinarian.
