Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    423rdh's Avatar
    423rdh Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Feb 3, 2008, 10:42 AM
    I have a 9 year old pug with diabetes. She takes vetsulin 2x daily--9 units in the morning and 2 units in the evening. She didn't wake up at her usual 5:30 am this morning and when she did wake up, she is very lethargic and has lost control of her balance. She will not eat. My husband gave her the usual 9 units of vetsulin(I don't think he should have). She finally ate some apple sauce but shortly after vomited. Our vet hasn't answered our page(it is sunday)--we live in a rural area with no emergency vet. What should we do? Any advice would be appreciated.
    CaptainRich's Avatar
    CaptainRich Posts: 4,492, Reputation: 537
    Cars & Trucks Expert
     
    #2

    Feb 3, 2008, 11:05 AM
    Welcome aboard.
    You should post your question here to get responses:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
     
    #3

    Feb 3, 2008, 03:01 PM
    We have moved you post to the dog area.
    carolbcac's Avatar
    carolbcac Posts: 342, Reputation: 72
    Full Member
     
    #4

    Feb 4, 2008, 10:04 PM
    Always assume that a diabetic dog acting strangely has low blood sugar. I realize this is late and the crisis has passed. If the dog will not eat you can rub some corn syrup, pancake syrup, etc on his gums, or give some by syringe. Ask your vet about whether to give all, part, or no insulin if this happens in the future.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search


Check out some similar questions!

The Peeing Pug [ 2 Answers ]

Hi We have an almost 2 year old neutered male pug named Oliver. We raised him from a puppy and took him to puppy school and a follow up obedience class. He quickly learned potty training and we have never had any problems with him. Since we've had him he has basically been by my side the whole...

Attack pug! [ 9 Answers ]

I love my pug pup, Annabelle, however lately she has been attacking me and wanting to play a lot, this is fine except that she tries to get my attention the wrong way by tugging at my pant legs and biting at my feet. I have tried flipping her over and scolding her and several other techniques, but...

My pug [ 1 Answers ]

My pug just weaned her puppies about a week ago and now she started bleeding like she is when she comes in heat . Is this a normal thing for dogs to do after they wean them??


View more questions Search