Add me to the list of diabetic-dog owners....
So I guess I've been too lucky all these decades; plus adding a breed that is more likely to get diabetes (poodles) upped my chances anyway - but 8 year old Jimmy (mini Aussie/Mini poodle cross) deli...
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Re high glycemic foods - the first thing I did when I suspected that Jimmy might have diabetes, was switch him away from the lamb and white rice food we had just opened. My vet approved what he and Ben are eating now - a "maintenance" kibble with higher fiber, lower fat; and lower-glycemic carbs.
Last night, he woke me up with a soft whine - so we went out at 3:30 AM (ugh).... but at least he didn't have an accident, nor did he guzzle a bunch of water. As we went back upstairs, I praised him for not peeing in the house, and I swear he looked at me and said "Thank you for getting your butt out of bed in time".....LOL!
Last night, he woke me up with a soft whine - so we went out at 3:30 AM (ugh).... but at least he didn't have an accident, nor did he guzzle a bunch of water. As we went back upstairs, I praised him for not peeing in the house, and I swear he looked at me and said "Thank you for getting your butt out of bed in time".....LOL!
