Testing of blood sugar in diabetic animals.
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Blood glucose testing that human diabetics do is much more accurate.
Now that may change, thanks to a diabetes summit sponsored by Abbott Animal Health, a pet pharmaceutical company.
During the first few days after Keetna was diagnosed, I spent a lot of time on the internet trying to educate myself about how to care for her.
I read on an online forum that some people had taught themselves how to test their dogs' blood with the same equipment that humans use.
So I went out and bought the equipment and starting testing.
But I was already giving her insulin shots, and not much worried about her - It scared for a while because I thought I\d been hurt my dog.
I had read how to prick the elbow skin for a blood sample.
It took about three tries and some tears (mine, not his), but I had to read what I needed.
It told me that her blood sugar was still very low.
When I called my vet, he was surprised that I had tested its.
I asked why he didn't mention blood glucose testing at home, and he said he thought most people weren't willing to learn it and do the testing regularly.
We worked together closely during the next weeks and months to get Keetna stabilized with the proper insulin dose to get healthy blood glucose readings.
Now a global consortium of veterinarians agrees.
My own experience and that of other dedicated pet owners points to an increased willingness to do whatever it takes to give our animal companions the best care.
For more information on treating diabetic pets, see Canine Diabetes and An Obese Cat is an Unhealthy Cat.
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