does any one know?

Question

does any one know how to check a dogs sugar if he/she is diabetic

well my dog is acting puny and has cataracts i called vet he couldnt see her today but he said she might be having a diabetic coma

Answer 1

that is something a vet should determine. Contact your vet if you have concerns about this.

Answer 2

First thing to do is get another vet.

If a vet thinks your pet is having a diabetic coma, or some diabetic shock, he or she WILL make time to see the animal, or he/she really should not be a vet.

Diabetes in animals (or humans) is no joke. Get your dog to an emergency vet if no regular ones will see it.

Answer 3

Diagnosing diabetes is done through a series of blood tests and urine tests. Your veterinarian will want to check your pets blood sugar, normal levels for a dog will be 70 – 150 mg/dl, a diabetic dogs blood sugar will be greater then 200 mg/dl. Your veterinarian will check your dogs urine for glucose, a diabetic dog will be spilling glucose into its urine. These tests are necessary to rule out other diseases that have similar symptoms to diabetes.
The treatment for diabetes in dogs is similar to the treatment for diabetes in humans, through diet and insulin therapy. Your dog will need to be kept on a strict regimen of feedings and insulin injections. Your dog will probably be switched to a diet that is high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, like Science Diet w/d or r/d, your veterinarian will probably recommend a diet to use.
This kind of a diet will help avoid elevations of glucose after eating and help with regulation of blood glucose. Insulin therapy is done through injections that are given under the skin. Insulin needs to be stored in the refrigerator, if exposed to direct sunlight or warm temperatures it can become damaged and ineffective.
The insulin should be rolled gently in your hands (never shaken) before each use. Insulin is drawn up in syringes that are made specifically for that type of insulin, generally you draw up more then what is needed and tap the syringe (just like on ER) and expel any air that is in the syringe. Make sure what is left in the syringe is the exact amount of insulin prescribed with no air. The injection is made under the skin, first tent the skin with one hand then insert the needle horizontally with the other hand making sure the needle does not go through your tent. Push the plunger in and remove the needle. The syringe used for insulin has a small needle, most dogs are not bothered by the needle at all.
Change your injection site with each injection. If you give the injection in the same spot your dog may start to build up scar tissue and the insulin will not be properly absorbed by the body. Do not reuse your syringes, you could cause an infection, also do not use syringes that have been washed with cleansers. Your veterinarian will teach you how to give the injections and how to properly handle and store the insulin.
Your dog will need regular blood glucose checks to ensure it is properly regulated. Your pet will need insulin for the rest of its life. This does not mean you do not get to have a life outside of your pets diabetes but you will definitely need a schedule. It helps if there is only one caretaker per household other wise it may get confusing as to who gave the insulin, also a lot of families mark on a piece of notebook paper or a calender when they give the injection so they know whether or not they gave it. Sadly this disease is deadly if left untreated.

Hope that was of some help to you

Answer 4

Hi,
There is no way to check a dogs sugar unless you take it to the vet and they prescribe you one but they only do that if the dog is diabetic hope this helps :)

Answer 5

you need to get a glucometer that diabetics use. However they will register wrong because they are calibrated for humans. You can guy ones made for dogs and cats. You will need a drop of blood, usually cutting a nail too short is a great way to get enough blood. contact your vet about purchasing one if you are interested

Answer 6

You draw blood and use a strip like you use for people. You need to go to the vet though for a diagnosis for Diabetes. It is more complex than doing a quick Chemstrip!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Call your vet. If your dog does have diabetes s/he will tell you how.

Answer 8

Just go to the vet

Answer 9

just hang on with it see the vet and the vet will no wat to do ok my dog gt shot by my dad cuz she was in a coma i was living on a farm