Dog Diabetes - any info please

poopy | 21:49 Thu 15th Feb 2007 | Animals & Nature

4 Answers

My sisters has just found out that her best friend, her protector, her beloved pooch has diabetes she is absolutely devastated. He is a Rotty, 10 year old but still a very active dog - bounces round like a spring chicken! The vet says treatment will cost hundreds of pounds + monthly treatments of approx �50 for the rest of his life which she simply can not afford. Or to leave him and let the inevitable happen. Just wanted to know any info about diabetes or its treatment - the vet says he will go downhill fast. But i dont think she's ready for whats to come or ready to let him go. I feel a bit lost too as he's like a family member. Any info would be appreciated.

kc registration

Cat peeing recently, no idea what to do

Answers

1 to 4 of 4

Best Answer

No best answer has yet been selected by poopy. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.

For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.

lankeela

I have to say that doing nothing is not an option. 10 years is a good age for a Rottie, and he is very unlikely to have more than another year or two at most. I would suggest putting him on the medication and seeing how he goes. If he does not respond well, then there would be no question about it, but if he does ok it is only going to be for a limited time, so I would see how he goes and give him at least a few months to see what happens.

Speak to the vet again and tell him your concerns, and ask him what the cheapest option for treatment is, as there may be different treatments available depending on the severity and stage of the condition.

doglady2

Maybe there is another way round this,i have a very good vet as im sure lots have but for those who cant afford them......could the PDSA or RSPCA lend a hand.Im not sure how she would be able to do it as he has allready been diagnosed but maybe its worth a try.Regards

poopy

Question Author

thanks for your replies. Im goin to see her today i'm goin to offer to help her pay for his treatment. I think she's resided to the fact that she can not afford it and the end is near. But hopefully together we can do something. many thanks.

kita1

If your friend is in receipt of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit the PDSA will pay all medication costs if they have a branch near you.

To find out if there is a branch near you (sometimes a vet practice) http://www.pdsa.org.co.uk/managed/finder.html

1 to 4 of 4

Do you know the answer?