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I have a nine year old Irish Setter, she was dx back in May of 09. She weighs about 55 pounds and is on Humulin N, about 13.5 units twice per day, she lost her sight about 2 months ago. Since dx we...
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Yes, it really does with Mandy, she was a very active dog, she has been up every Mountain, she at times would run 6-8 miles per day for a long time, we really cut back on the long runs about a year...
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Well this sounds like a glass of wine and a bubble bath and some R&R for you. You need to pamper your self too you know.. You have been going through so much stress.. RELAX !!! You earned it...
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Awwww... that's great! I know what you mean about "messing" with her. I can't keep my hands off my dogs, either. You must spend a lot of time twirling Mandy's ears. My Abbey has the same great ears -...
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Charlie has kisses so much like Killians. I think both Jenny & Killian are looking out for us ! They knew what our heart's needed..
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So true, Johanna! I can't believe how much Abbey reminds me of Jenny. I always said I didn't think I could survive without Jenny but now I couldn't survive without Abbey. It's weird, but good. I only...
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Looking forward to your vet visit today!!! Will await for your post on how things went. Hoping Mady eats this morning. BTW do ask how much are you supposed to cut the insulin if Mandy doesn't finish...
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I am trying to practice here uplloading stuff, that way when I get these test results I can get tehm on here, here is a pic of Mandy, she cracks me up!!
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This is how we are feeling this morning! Mandy ate ALL of her food, got her full dose of insulin, she has a very high BG this morning, over 400, I am giving 13.5, I will probably increase to 14 units...
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By Golly !! I think she got it !! We are also doing the happy dance for you... Were all waiting here for the results today... As you see by now Kathy we are like a family here... All close friends......
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Ok, I wanna make sure I have everything down that I need to do. We want a blood panel to check for T4 thyroid, and also Pancreatitus, check Liver, kidney, all levels. Urine- check for ketones and...
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Yes bring your meter while there... It can not be calibrated with her meter... It has to be the lab results.. She takes the blood and runs it at the same time you check the Bg with your meter.. So...
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That picture was one of the first things I saw this morning. I spit my coffee on the computer screen. I made my laugh. Thank you I need that some mornings.
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Well, Mandy and I have returned. They are running a complete blood panel/CBC/thyroid/spec cPL, this will include a definite on pancreatic disease, she tested for keytones right there and found none,...
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OF coarse a new battle !!! Welcome to our world ! And together you will get through it. Just knowing is half the battle.. You can do this, your one of the most determined diabetic moms I have come...
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Just one more little road to cross. I will do some searching tomorrow for a heart murmur. I do remember about the exercise so keep it small strolls until you know more. I will write more tomorrow it...
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I have done a bit of research, lots of different things, she ate really good tonight, happy about that.
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First, I LOVE THE PICTURE!!! I am glad that you finally found a Vet that is working with and for you. That is one battle finally won. And I think you are both right, you'll probably end up at 15...
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Thanks for the pic, Kathi. She is adorable. And obviously both you and Mandy have a good sense of humour. Humour is always a good thing. Even when Jenny was terribly ill, I used to sing stupid songs...
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hiya Not sure if we've met before? Zeno has had a heart murmur for ages - like nearly 3 years - always sounds around the same when they check (touch wood!!). Zeno nearly has everything!! We found out...
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