HI Jenny, may I suggest a website for you that will answer many questions. www.dogtorj.com Dr John Symes is a Vet and he is amazing. Through his website and through many email back and forth he really helped save the life of one of my dogs! Nugget had seizures and not diabetes but I have seen dogs completely reverse their diabetes issues just like people can. Dr. J will be the guy to help you. I think your "best friend" will be diet change but go learn from him...contact him directly...he will help you!!! Hugs In Him, Deanna
And the Corey Crew: Wife to my best friend: Mark-ie Pooh...married 29 years 6/27/10 Mom to 4 Children: Andrea 26, Jimmy 22, Baxter 19 and Molly 11 Grandma to 4: Lori, Evelyn Rose, Jack and Cameron Mom to Fur babies: Nugget (MiniPoodle)www.dogster.com/dogs/1085245, Shuai-Li (Shih Tzu)www.dogster.com/dogs/1129251, Bella-Rose (Pomeranian)http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1136706 Mouse (Chihuahua)www.dogster.com/dogs/1005934, Myrtle May (Chihuahua) and Caleb (Rott/chow mix)www.dogster.com/dogs/988612 Mom to feathered kids: Stella (Blue and Gold Macaw) and Stanley (Double Yellow Headed Amazon) and the curtain climber: Miles www.catster.com/cats/895000 ________________________________ From: new2forme <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, August 22, 2010 9:13:04 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Hello Hi group. I've just joined for a very specific reason. I'm considering taking over the loving responsibility of a 10yr old, diabetic chihuahua. Her owner is leaving for the armed forces in Nov. and due to the dogs illness, she now can't find anybody to provide temporary care for Chalupa. She has decided with great sadness, to find a new permanent home. I expressed interest, and now she want's me to be her new owner. I've spent hours and hours researching about Chalupa's illness, and found a site that recommended to join here. She presently requires 2 shots per day. She has been diagnosed for 12 months now. I'm aware of the costs involved, but I want to ask here, some very pointed questions, and hopefully somebody will be able to answer them for me. Outside of the twice daily insulin shots, what else should I expect. Is she going to require weekly Vet visits. Is it a given, that she will suffer from cataracts, and blindness. Will I need to do my own urine and blood tests for her, and how often. Being a Chi, I'm aware how sensitive they are to upheaval at the best of times. I feel HORRIBLE for both dog and owner in having to go through this. Spending 10yrs together...I'm worried about emotional upset, causing real physical problems and setbacks with Chalupa's health. Do you think I may be biting off more than I can chew so to speak. I've made inquiries about pet insurance, but of course, they don't cover pre-existing conditions. I really don't know what to do, but I want to help. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jenny
