MilliesMom Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We're faced with the decision of whether to give our newly-diabetic dog his rabies shot, which will expire within 3 weeks. He's not a grey, but I'd like to hear your experiences if you decided to give or withhold shots to your diabetic pooches. I know that some states allow vets to sign waivers from shots if the animal is sick, but my state isn't one of them. Our grandpuppy is working with two specialists. One says no inoculations; the other says it'll be OK as long as he's regulated...and we're still working on that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 If the diabetes is controlled I don't see why not. Diabetes controlled with insulin isn't really a sick dog. Poodle has been diabetic for about the last 4 years. He had what my vet said would be his last rabies shot in April. Not because of his diabetes but because of his age - he's 14.FWIW - do NOT overlook the Wal-Mart generic Novolin N. It is the only generic N insulin. $24.88 vs. around $70 for the name brand. No one else carries it. It has saved me far more than $2,000 by rough estimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) He's on Vetsulin. Is Poodle actually a poodle? Max's mom is poodle, and that's why the vet says he has it, that poodles are one of the breeds that tends to be diabetic. Edited January 10, 2014 by MilliesMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Poodle is actually a poodle. Theory is that after my sister fed him a ton of bacon while I was asleep and he had life threatening pancreatitis and was on fluids for a few days that might have spurred the development of his diabetes.I've never heard of Vetsulin (I don't get out much) but reading about sort of skeers me. Poodle wouldn't be a good candidate as his problems seemed to come from pork. Edited January 10, 2014 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 As one of the vets explained, their bodies see what's in the shot as a threat and can go into overdrive. I'm on a BB with other diabetes pet owners, and shots rarely are an easy decision. Some pets are OK afterwards; others are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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