My dog cant use his back legs, and we have just been told by the vet he has diabetes,what is happening to him?

Question

My dad went to hospial, and the dog is very close to him, we thought the dog was pineing for him, he stopped eating for a few days,then we found him in the garden and he couldn't move.
We took him to the vets and they kept him for the weekend, we have been told he has diabetes, they have been giving him injection, but he still cant use his legs.He can fill the vet if he pinches his paw because he screams.So thats a good sign...Isn't it?
What i dont understand is why the dog isn't walking yet ?
Please help me.
I also would like to know what the longtime damage,if any would be; and what we would have to do for the dog for the rest of his life?
Thank you

The dog is a siberian husky and is only 5 years old.

Thank you all for answering my question,im afraid to say the vet got back in touch, and told us that our dog must of had diabetes for awhile; it had destroyed his liver and his kidneys; and the kindness thing was to put him down.He will be sadly missed by all in the family.

Answer 1

Most dogs I've seen with diabetes don't live long. I'm sorry.
Usually it goes unnoticed, except for excessive thirst.
The dog usually dosen't get diagnosed untill it causes a
problem. With my dog. he had a stroke and went blind
in one day. Shortly after that, he lost weight. had excessive diarreah and was generally suffering. We ended up having to put him to sleep. Your dog may have had a stroke or something simular. Just be prepared, his condition will
probably worsen unless they caught it early enough
to help.

Answer 2

It sounds like your dog has had diabetes for a while and now has nerve damage. My own cat had diabetes (but it is a lot different for cats and they can sometimes heal themselves) and got to the point where she simply couldn't move her back legs and hardly sit up at all. It was awful and needless to say we had to have her put down.

Dogs are more like humans (according my vet) and suffer from the same damage as us. The fact your dog 'screams' when you pinch her paws isn't particularly a good sign - as it indicates nerve damage.

I would suggest you get a second opinion about your dog from a different vet and do it as quickly as possible.

Answer 3

You don't say what breed your dog is. Dogs with long bodies and short legs (beagles, daschounds) often have lower spine problems (degeneration of disks). The disk breaks down and the spine impinges on a nerve. When that happens with my dogs my vet treats them with anti-inflammatories, mild pain medication, and steroids.

Larger breeds (German Shepherds, Labradors for instance) have hip displasia. This is kinda like the canine form of arthritus in the hips.

Whatever the cause is, it will take time for your dog to heal. The best thing you can do is be patient and don't rush him to walk - he will do that when he is ready and not before. If you try to rush him you could do more damage than good.

Answer 4

It's really difficult to say and may require another phone call to the vet. It could be something as simple as a slipped disc which he'll take time to recover from. I should give it another coupld of days. Pamper him, leave him in a peaceful place and don't let him get too excited and help him with his poos and wees (a towel under the bot should do the job).
It doesn't sound like you are ready to give up on him and, if he's not suffering greatly otherwise (such as have fits, being sick, unable to lift his head) then a couple of days of calm and TLC will help you decide whether he's going to recover.
Best of luck.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I do hope your dog gets better. I am not a vet but there are two suggestions I have to make. One is to try him on Serrapeptase. If you search on the internet you should be able to find it quite quickly. It is alleged to scavenge dead tissue and I have read remarkable results have been obtained with animals. My other suggestion is to invest in an Ecoflow magnet collar for him - they work and may just help him. If you search under Ecoflow you should be able to find a supplier n the internet.

Answer 7

You dont say how old he is but he has lost his quality of life as he knows it. He can adjust however and be very happy with the help of the right medication and losts of love from his family.
Listen to your vet and follow the advice given and if at any time you not happy seek a second opinion.
Diet will be very important too.

Answer 8

what kind of dog is it? how old? and is your dad out of hospital yet, my father in law had an Alsatian who's back legs didn't work so he made him a trolley, he got about just fine and lived 3 years with it, i have never heard of a dogs legs giving up through having diabetes, its usually the muscles are week through the weight of the dog or a stroke, surly your vet should know. just come right out and ask him

Answer 9

CANINE DIABETES

Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the endocrine system. It is caused by a deficiency of insulin -- the hormone that regulates how sugar is absorbed and utilized by the cells and tissues of the body. Highest occurences are found in dogs between the ages of 5 to 7, and female dogs appear to be more susceptible. Most affected dogs are obese. It is the most common hormonal disorder in dogs.

Dogs with diabetes usually drink more water, go to the bathroom more frequently (may start to urinate in the house), and can begin to loose weight.

It is a wise practice to have your dog checked yearly by your vet, and urine and blood screens (usually fasting) should be a part of that checkup. If you notice any of the symptoms above visit the vet immediately. The earlier diabetes is detected, the better the chances of successful treatment. The vet will have to perform tests, including a blood test, to diagnose diabetes, and to prescribe the proper dose of insulin to be administered. Undetected/untreated diabetes can lead to greater urinary tract infections and cataracts.

There is no cure for diabetes. If diabetes is found and treatment is required, the treatment will be daily injections of insulin; there are no oral medications available for animals. Your vet will show you the proper way to administer the treatment, and provide a time schedule. Stick to the schedule!

It's very important for you to monitor how your dog responds to the injected insulin dosage. You do that by testing the urine with test strips usually available at drug stores or pet shops. The test strip will tell you how much sugar is present in the dog's system, and you may have to adjust the dosage of insulin based on the results. Have your vet teach you how to use the test kits, what results to look for, and when to administer higher or lower dosages.

Keep a record of the test strips results, amount of insulin given, and your dog's eating behaviors and attitude. This will not only help you understand the dog's condition, but will help your vet if other problems arise.

You need to be strict about what you feed your dog. Foods high in fiber and protein, with restricted fats and carbohydrates are best. Feed your dog at the same times every day as what they eat, and when they eat it, will effect its sugar/insulin levels. One-third of the total daily amount of food should be given 1/2 hour prior to the injection. The remaining amount of food should be given 8-10 hours later. If your dog likes a snack before bedtime take it out of the 2/3rds amount.

Set up an exercise program and stick to it. If you decide to walk your dog, or play catch for 20 minutes every day, you need to be consistent. Exercise will effect the "sugar" levels in the dogs blood stream -- and you don't want that level "up" one day and "down" the next. The "up and down" isn't good for the dog. If your dog is overweight, you'll have to put it on a diet to loose weight slowly.

If your dog is a female, talk to your vet about spaying (if she isn't already). Spaying eliminates the interaction of the female hormones with blood sugar levels and this will help toward stabilizing insulin levels.

Above all, continue to give your "pup" loving attention. He/she doesn't understand why he/she feels the way it does. Dogs want love and attention, and to know they're safe -- that's the easy part.

Visit Washington State University and enter "diabetes" into the search box (or, for that matter, any other question you may have).

Additional Links

* Vetsulin This site is designed to give you an overview of diabetes, including the treatments used, and to outline what you can expect when managing your dog�s diabetes. With the successful control of diabetes mellitus in your dog, your dog can be expected to live a happy and normal life. It introduces VETSULIN is an injectable, insulin solution to reduce hyperglycemia in dogs with diabetes mellitus.
* VetInfo Site http://www.vetinfo.com/ddiabt.html
* Pet Diabetes: http://www.petdiabetes.com
* Everyday People Food and Pet Diabetes: http://www.newstarget.com/002683.html
* Dogs with Diabetes: http://www.petdiabetes.org
* Diabetes and Diet: http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/dedibetcontrol.html
* The Diabetes Monitor: http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/pets.htm
* Canine Diabetes: http://papa.essortment.com/caninediabetes_rkvf.htm
* Feline and Canine Diabetes: http://www.diabetestoolbox.com/felinecaninediabetes.asp


Your dog may end these symtoms, but consult your vet for further information. He will need constant vet checkups and may need insulin shots.

Good Luck,
Say hi to your dog for me,
Charlotte

Answer 10

Sounds like others have got it coverd