Diabetes

[flipper]

I am afraid my lab has it. She is almost 5 years old. Recently she has been drinking water like a fiend and making messes. She has always drank a lot of water but I just thought it was because she is so active. It is just in the last week that I have had the puddles to deal with. I also found that her bed was wet today. Have any of you dealt with diabetes in a dog? I am just sick about this.

[reinhard1]

flipper just google diabetes in dogs and they have a ton of information on this issue. maby it would ease your mind with the treatments available for this. i'm sorry you and your dog have to deal with this, but it is treatable. good luck.

[LABS4ME]

You may correct on your diagnosis, but it could also be a whole host of other things. I think a visit to your vet is in order. Kidney problems or an infection come to mind. I wouldn't dilly dally around. Dealt with full on Kidney failure once with a dog, though not reversable, I was able to keep her comfortable for her remaining days. Same thing, she drank a lot and obviously pee'd a lot also...

Good Luck!

Ken

[flipper]

I am getting a urine sample analyzed tomorrow. She sure doesn't act at all sick, she is running around like crazy with this cool weather. I am hoping for the best.

[Harmonica Bear]

Sounds a lot like renal(kidney) issues to me as well. Lost my last dog to renal failure. Don't wait, it's irreversable. Best of luck and keep us posted.