Is there anything I can give my diabetic dog?

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My dog has diabetes (was recently diagnosed on Friday 6/21/13). The veterinarians put him on a low fat diet and are giving him insulin pepcid and moxacillin. They said they don't want me to give him any human food or regular dog food, but he is starving and only gets fed twice a day. He's lost 15lbs and is usually 30lbs and he keeps losing more weight, so I guess the question is; can I feed him more than I am or would it kill him. I feed him about a half a can of dog food and half a cup of kibble twice a day. I don't want to feed him and have him go into a coma but I don't want him to starve to death either.

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The dog is there to give you joy; if it brings you joy to see a happy dog, then make the dog happy.

Being on food "you can only get from the vet" is expensive and miserable, nobody wins but the vet.

Olive · Answer

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High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all. How to treat diabetes naturally https://tr.im/yGuSc

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes: 

Increased thirst 
Increased urination 
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite 
Fatigue 
Nausea 
Vomiting 

Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short period of time, and the condition is often diagnosed in an emergency setting. 

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes: 

Increased thirst 
Increased urination 
Increased appetite 
Fatigue 
Blurred vision 
Slow-healing infections 
Impotence in men 



If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.

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Is there anything I can give my diabetic dog?

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