Re: [pyrnet] CHAT, HEALTH: Bloodwork and Bo's Vet Exam

["Ward Family" <fourwards@mindspring.com>]

Not all dogs whose Blood Glucose fall below 40 will seizure.  I have a Pyr
and a Sam who are both diabetic.  Valjean has never had any hypo symptoms
whereas Tori would stumble around and bump into things (neither ever had
what I would call a seizure).

We ended up changing vets because our old vet had their insulin doses so
high that they were in constant hypos and he wasn't willing to listen to me
about it.  I was a nervous wreck because I worried that something would
happen to Valjean and I would never know he was low.  We haven't had one
hypo since switching.

Anyway, I just wanted to give our experience in case it aids someone.

Christine, Valjean, and Tori


----- Original Message -----
From: Barb Bowes <bamb@monmouth.com>
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Subject: [pyrnet] CHAT, HEALTH: Bloodwork and Bo's Vet Exam


> I had a CBC and SuperChem Bloodwork run on Bo yesterday and got
> the results back today. (this is a yearly event for us) Also have
> some interesting results. It seems his glucose level is 34 the
> reference range is 70-138. My Vet believes this was an error due
> to the blood waiting to be picked up. It seems that is blood
> glucose falls below 40, dogs will seizure. Bo has not seizured.
> So, I thought I would put this out there in case any of those of
> you have seizuring dogs could use the info. If you have a dog
> that seizures, it would be a good idea to run a full panel
> bloodwork. Some other interesting results as well, but we will be
> comparing them to his previous bloodwork as they are probably
> related to his raw diet. Reference ranges are, generally
> speaking, the average for all dogs. And, as most dogs are kibble
> fed, this could be why there is such a difference. We will be
> repeating the bloodwork in a couple of months, sooner if there
> are related problems. BTW, he got a clean bill of health and now
> weighs 112 LBS! Neutering sure turned on his appetite! My Vet
> thinks he looks and feels great, I think he is fat. But then, I
> like a dog on the lean side, especially as pups and when they get
> older. (Bo is now 10 years old) I think it puts less stress on
> growing joints and bones as well as less stress on old joints and
> bones. I struggled for many years to get weight on this special
> boy, and now he's on a diet!! Pyrs!! They always come up with new
> ways to frustrate! <vbg>
>
> Barb Bowes
> Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs), Flopsy (Pyr Shep) & Machin (Doxie)
> The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
> bamb@monmouth.com
>
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