Help for the animal can come in the form of tablets taken which can lower the blood sugar concentration. This technique is also used in the treatment for a feline. The most common type of treatment is also the most common for humans suffering with this condition; insulin injections. Insulin must be injected in an animal that shows symptoms, because if it delivered any other way, it will be digested since it is considered a protein; thus rendering the treatment ineffective. This treatment is to be given to dogs once or twice daily at a maximum. Insulin, in its injectable form, is prescribed by a physician, or in the case of a canine, a veterinarian. There are some prolonged duration insulin injections available in parts of Europe and Canada, used for the treatment of canine diabetes symptoms and also for feline diabetes symptoms. Insulin products must be used with caution, and should be mixed completely before injections are made.
Since all canine diabetes symptoms can be different, there is no standard dose of insulin which can be given to all animals. Each treatment must be tailored to each animal over a period of time. Dosages may change over the course of the treatment period. Animals must be monitored frequently by a veterinarian. Another source of canine diabetes helps include a prescribed dietary formula. It is suggested to use commercially produced food products instead of homemade. Certain commercial products can be a useful aid in the synergistic effect of relieving symptoms. Some severe cases may require the hospitalization of the animal during the stabilization phase (the first phase). After the stabilization period, it is easier for a veterinarian to diagnose and prescribe the insulin dosage amount for a first round of treatment. If the symptoms are recognized early, the animal may not need to be stabilized before starting treatment. Some animals may need to be off of their diet plan or fasted before treatment can begin.
Some symptoms may require very high dosages of insulin injections. Veterinarians typically perform an ACTH stimulation test to gauge insulin sensitivity. Insulin sensitivity is commonly found in dogs with chronic infections or chronic kidney failure. Hopefully, the canine owner is able to notice some of the canine diabetes symptoms before these chronic disorders are in effect. In some dogs, even large doses of insulin are used up quickly and become less and less effective over time. Shifting the dosage to a longer acting or more frequent application may be the answer. When canine diabetes helps are used, the risk of developing hypoglycemia may occur. It is rare that death could result, but pet owners should be aware that this risk exists. Death is more likely to occur if the animal is accidentally over dosed with insulin, or over-exercised and fails to eat its morning meal. Precaution is always needed with any and all treatments, as every animal is different.
The first symptom for the risk of hypoglycemia is hunger followed by lethargy and sleepiness. If left unnoticed, stumbling, staggering, twitching, convulsions, coma and death may occur. If this is the case, glucose administered by mouth or intravenous injection is mandatory. Dissolved glucose powder or syrup is a preferred treatment. There are also 20% and 40% dextrose solutions available for emergency treatment by the veterinarian. Of course, in the meantime, prayer is one of the most important canine diabetes helps. God hears prayers for His children's pets as well. He made all of creation. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6) With whatever concerns we may have, we should always look to the Lord for wisdom, direction and understanding first.
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