Jack is sick, possibly diabetic???

[Jennifer and Jack]

Today we took Molly to the vet to have her checked out.. She is in great shape, healthy as can be. Temperament shining through, very confident in herself. She is doing great. Weighs 5 pounds 9 ounces.

 

I again asked the vet about Jack licking himself so much, not acting like himself etc.. She ran another urine test. His urine was so bad, so full of infection, crystal, strubites and his PH was nearly 8. Which is very high...

 

The biggest issue . Jack having not had any breakfast at all had glucose in his urine, in order for glucose to show up in urine it has to be above 240 on the test strip.. Since he had not eaten, they tested blood and sugar was almost 300.

 

This is very indicative of diabetes. His sugar should be under 100. This would explain a lot of Jack's excessive drinking and sleepiness that he has been feeling.

 

I asked if the bladder infection could cause his glucose to be elevated because I know in humans when a human is sick sometimes their sugar could be elevated.. She said not this high.

 

We are going back first thing in the am. More blood work and then we have referrals to specialist.. I know how to manage a human with diabetes but not a dog.... They didn't say for sure he had it but they don't know what else would make his sugar so high.

 

I have taken him there so many times because of his licking his pee pee, we made jokes on here, but I still took him to the doctor..

 

No wonder he is licking himself so badly.. he has a horrible bladder, kidney infection and is possibly diabetic. I am praying so hard it is not diabetes.. all I think about with that is blindness, kidney disease and all kinds of other issues...

 

Best case is we will have to change his food because his body can not handle that amount of protein and that the whole blood sugar being through the roof is a fluke.... I don't think it is because Jack has had a major change of personality lately where he has lost so much of his energy, and just wants to sleep so much. I chalked it off to him getting older...

 

I am so tired from Molly that I can't think straight.. To think something is wrong with Jack is beyond anything I can handle right now.. For now he is on antibiotics AGAIN and he is getting treated with a lot of love. He can not eat after eight tonight and we will try again and pray for different results tomorrow.

 

Anyone have a diabetic dog before?

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Oh no! I hope it turns out to be nothing. Crossing my fingers for you and Jack. I hope he feels better soon. xoxo.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Praying for you guys that it is not what it seems. Hopefeully like you said, it's the infection. Poor baby-I wish they could talk to tell us what they feel. TRY not to worry and be blessed that you have such a wonderful vet. Glad to hear Molly is on track. Please let us know what they say. HUGS!!

[Carol Hanr]

I hope that Jack feels better soon.  From what I understand, diabetes in dogs is not hard to control.  Take a deep breath and try to relax until you get the results. A big hug to you and Jack!!  {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}

[Gail+Kathleen,(Sydney+Olivia:)]

Hi, Jennifer.  We have not been on DK since our MOM needs 24/7 care so today is my first minute to see how everyone on DK is doing.  I saw your discussion about Jack.  Is he doing O?.  I know he is the love of your life and he knows that too!  We are praying the Jack is doing well.  Please let us know how you and Jack are doing.  Thanks.