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What a great panel! I look forward to getting some quality information from you guys
What food do you recommend for a 11yr old blind Diabetic dog who is on Vetsulin 10u twice a day.
Weighs 21lbs (normal wt) Her blood sugars have never been well controlled. And our vet wants to increase the dose again. She does get exercise and does follow me everywhere.
I was hoping to look at her food intake. She does not like the WD canned food although will eat the dry food. She gets a milk-bone mid morning and 2 small carrots mid afternoon.
Thank you for your time.
When it comes to feeding a diabetic dog, consistency is the key. The choice of food is not as important as the regularity of feeding. You need to feed the same food, in the same amount, at the same time, every day. Feedings should be before the insulin injections so the dog’s blood sugar is elevated when the insulin is administered.
Typically, a higher fiber dog food produces a more consistent blood sugar curve. Higher fiber foods (like Hill’s W/D) delay the emptying of the stomach and slow the digestion of carbohydrates; which are a major source of sugar.
I would avoid feeding any treats to your dog.
Have you explored insulin resistance with your veterinarian?
Are there any underlying “stressors”? Does your dog have any dental issues?
A bladder infection?
For more information, here is a link to an article from our Peteducation website concerning canine diabetes.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2097&aid=3587
Best of luck!