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Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

Our worse fears has become a reality..DJ has been showing signs of diabetes for the past couple of week..We didn't spot it right away because he didn't really change all that much. He's always been a...

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Well, I'll BE!!!  Ed you know that this isn't the greatest news to hear, but it could of been a whole lot worse, right?  Diabetes is so workable and DJ will do just fine.  How much does DJ weight?...

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Well Jody, it's out of our hands. We took him to the shelter, we didn't tell them he has diabetes, hoping someone will adopt him and take care of him..WOW! Boy is my ears burning. lmao...Bet you were...

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Ed. ,my heart almost stopped when I read that first sentence.  You shouldn't do that to an old woman like me.  You are in just the right place at just the right time!  We can help you with any...

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Awwww I'm sorry Jerri. That was mean of me, but we have to take things like this just like anything else. It's not the end of the world for us or our pets, just another disease that we can win over. I...

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Ed, I didn't believe YOU for a minute.  You're not one of THEM by a long shot.  Yes, so many people abandon their animals when stuff like this happens, as you well know with your Snoopy!  Makes one...

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Lol, didn't fool you at all? I probably should delete that, some people may just read that far and decide to hate me..You're right. The vet. said she was starting him on a little lower dosage than she...

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Taffy loved veggie's too Ed.  I had no idea and after diabetes, we gave them for treats.  Raw green beans were her fav.  One year we had an abundant crop in our little garden. Taf was right beside me...

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yeah I think most dogs like veggies. I was giving them mixed veggies but then i read that too much broccoli is not good for them so now i just give them green beans, carrots, and that sort of stuff....

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There are a few dogs that look at a veggie and say No Way Jose!  We want MEAT!  LOL   I'm sure you know to not give DJ carrots now because of the nat'l sugar in them.  The rest of the veggie family is...

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ED! Oh my gosh, I'm just now seeing this.......so sorry to hear about DJ. I'm at my brothers, so I can't type a lot. I'll try ti get on later and type. But you already have experience, and it will all...

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Hope you don't mind, but this needs to be in the diabetic section.....so I've moved this.

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Hey Ed, I'm not feeling so alone anymore....didn't seem fair that I had to deal with diabetes for a 2nd time round either!!! Welcome to club!

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It's ok Cindy. I knew it should go here, but I was thinking about you. If everybody did  everything they're supposed to do there would be nothing for the mods. to do and you would be out of a...

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Heavier gauge and deeper poke. Does DJ have any warty things or callus's? Nash had a couple warty looking things (they are actually sebaceous glands) that we used and could always get blood from them....

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Ed shame on you, for a fleeting second, I went no way in h......LOL...well guess we can't give the speach this is not the end of the world, we'll guide you thru testing, etc...but yes you will...

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Sorry Gayle, just trying to put a little humor in a serious situation..Yeah I know I can find help here, that's why I love this board. Probably have saved a lot of people a lot of grief. I know what...

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Humor is good, even with times like this, I have caught bull from kidding about diabetes and me but I just ignore the remarks, I know this is serious but you have taken great care with your furbabies...

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Just let us know what you choose to forget about canine diabetes, and will try to fill in the blanks.

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Ed, if he's okay with getting blood, we get Buddy's from his lip. I have the lancelet set on 2 and usually get a good amount and he's never flinched. As long as he's alright with you being around his...

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Thanks hon., I read that on a site the other day. With DJ I know there would be plenty of blood if I tried to take it from his lip, but I would much rather use HIS blood. lol..I'm just hoping that the...

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