Guest Shermanator Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Travel has not been doing well. She has a nasty rash between her hind legs we have been fighting for 3 weeks. She's now on her 2nd round of antibiotics, steroids, a topical solution and medicated powder. Right now, it looks like its clearing up! Yea! Vet thinks its urine scadling. Hear's the problem: she's been lethargic and the steroids, drinking more and not really eating. She holds her unrine until the last possible second, runs outside and pees for at least 5 minutes. She's had 2 instances where she's peed in the house in the past day. Vet mentioned diabetes in passing, and now I'm in a tailspin. We have a follow up appointment Monday, but I am going to try to get in today to get blood work done. On another note, her companion of 4 years, Echo had neen battling osteo for the past 4 weeks and passed away last night. I can't tell if her behavior is from Echo, or she is sick, or both. I'm on the ledge, completely freaked out right now. Anyone else with a diabetic pup? Travel is only 6. Thanks! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I don't, but I'm so sorry about Echo. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Noelle has been a diabetic since she was 3 months old. At first she would drink a lot of water & there pee it out (very clear pee just like water) I admit it took a few month the get her dose correct but then it isn't so terrible. You need to change to a totally grain free diet & change to 3 meals a day to help keep her insulin levels even. I give Noelle shots in the shoulder area, rotating sides & now she just looks at me like oh ok. Noelle is 8 years old & if you saw her you would never guess she has any problems. Good luck, this is not the most terrible thing she could have but it does take getting used to. Hugs to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Did he talk about diabetes mellitus ('sugar' diabetes') or diabetes insipidus? Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 My guess is she's experiencing all the side effects from the corticosteroids. Polyuria/polydipsia (excessive urinating and drinking), lethargy, panting and a bunch more side effects are common while taking corticosteroids. Usually, symptoms of diabetes are weight loss, pu/pd and increased appetite. Blood work and a urinalysis should be run. Regarding the urine scolding--she may be experiencing some spay incontintence that can be controlled with medication. Sorry to hear of Echo's passing <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 My guess is she's experiencing all the side effects from the corticosteroids. Polyuria/polydipsia (excessive urinating and drinking), lethargy, panting and a bunch more side effects are common while taking corticosteroids. Usually, symptoms of diabetes are weight loss, pu/pd and increased appetite. Blood work and a urinalysis should be run. Regarding the urine scolding--she may be experiencing some spay incontintence that can be controlled with medication. Sorry to hear of Echo's passing <3 Good point, and I too am very sorry to hear about Echo. I should have added that to my post, I'm sorry. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear about Echo. Try not to panic about Travel. Even if it is diabetes, it is manageable. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear about Echo. Try not to panic about Travel. Even if it is diabetes, it is manageable. This. I am so sorry about Echo. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 My guess is she's experiencing all the side effects from the corticosteroids. Polyuria/polydipsia (excessive urinating and drinking), lethargy, panting and a bunch more side effects are common while taking corticosteroids. Usually, symptoms of diabetes are weight loss, pu/pd and increased appetite. Blood work and a urinalysis should be run. Regarding the urine scolding--she may be experiencing some spay incontintence that can be controlled with medication. Sorry to hear of Echo's passing <3 steroids do increase their thirst/drinking like mad. it seems as if these greyhounds really do react to ALL/MOST meds administered. a simple dip stick test in urine should start to unravel the mystery. hold tight- once meds are discontinued a more accurate picture will be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I am very sorry to hear about Echo! Travel could be reacting to Echo's illness and passing, to her meds, or something else like diabetes. Simple enough to test for, and if it is that, as others have said, very manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 re Echo I doubt she has diabetes. Sounds like the steroids. Can you cut the steroids? Why is she receiving them? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Poodle was diabetic the last 4 years of his life. Like Felicity said, after you get the dose straight it really is no big deal. Poodle got a piece of chicken with his shots and was all about them. Never heard about grain free. I told the vet that I wasn't feeding w/d fro the get go. Poodlum also had pancreatitis and did very well on Natural Balance Ultra Light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Sorry about Echo. If Travel has diabetes it isn't difficult to manage. Tipper was diagnosed at 7 years old. We put her on 3 meals a day although lunch was more of a snack then a full meal. The insulin shots are easy. When I called her for her shot she ran into the kitchen for it and always got a treat after her shot. The treat made it a positive experience and made the shot easy to give to her. Now I do the same thing with Dee's eye drops and she gets 6 a day for her dry eye. We also did the same thing for Susie's sub-q fluid treatments which she got for her kidney disease. Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PipDG Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 My first thought was side effects from the steroids as well. Good luck Echo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shermanator Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Travel has lost 3 lbs in a week. She went from 59 to 56 lbs, so she's small to begin with. She's not eating like she should on the steroids. She was never a big eater, but the vet is concerned with weight loss while on steroids. We're running a lot of bloodwork, and should have some results Tuesday or Wednesday. The vet does not think the weight loss is due to her grieving over the loss of Echo, since the loss of appetite and lethargy started a week before Echo died. I am so worried over little Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Weight lose is very common with our ghs while on corticosteroids!!!! It's muscle wasting.!!! Often while they will drink more their appetites do not increase. Pred can be tough on the tummy and it's commonly prescribed with tummy protectants like carafate and gastric acid reducers--Pepcid, Prilosec. Get her off the steroids (seemed a bit excessive for urine scald IMO anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sireltonsmom Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 So sorry you lost Echo and have all these concerns for Travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Much sympathy coming your way. Don't panic if it turns out to be diabetes......We had 'darla the diabetic dog' for years. After getting her regulated she did pretty darn well. We found the closer to an exact schedule we could keep her on the better she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Weight lose is very common with our ghs while on corticosteroids!!!! It's muscle wasting.!!! Often while they will drink more their appetites do not increase. Pred can be tough on the tummy and it's commonly prescribed with tummy protectants like carafate and gastric acid reducers--Pepcid, Prilosec. Get her off the steroids (seemed a bit excessive for urine scald IMO anyway). :nod Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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