Dale
Are you using Vetsulin insulin???? I had problems regulating my 13yo male. Come to find out, the FDA has warned vets to change dogs over to a different kind of insulin. Has something to do with the release time of the crystalline portion of the drug.
We had the WORST time at first giving shots,( and I'm a certified phlebotomist and went thru nursing school) My boy was fine at the vets we they did it…..difference is he was up on the exam table. We got a table for Einstein, put a bath mat on it so he wouldn't slip around. Biggest thing that helped was getting BD needles, the ones that come from the vets are carp-ola, they have burrs etc...the only thing you have to do is change the number of units you use.(if your using Vetsulin U40 compared to U100 for human insulin and BD needles.) I can explain in further detail if you want.
It did take both myself and my husband to get him used to the shots, be we had a very specific routine that we did not alter. Einstein knew that after he ate it was "time for his medicine" he would run over to his table and try to jump up there himself. If we were taking too long, he'd come get us. Freezed Dried Liver was used to get him on the table, then when he was done, given while he was still on the table. I made sure he could see the liver. When he was done and off the table, he got his (small) KONG filled with fat free cream cheese mixed with some tuna mmmmmmmm. My little puppy-cat loved tuna. Anyway, I went from crying during the shot, to smiling and laughing 'cause he was so funny trying to get on the table, and then doing his little dance when he got his kong. I really think the table helped...
Please let me know if I can help any more, I can describe the contraption (sp) I built on top of his metal crate, so I could give the shot by myself when needed.
He didn't seeem to mind getting the shots at all, I think he trusted and knew we would never do anything to hurt him, plus we made a HUGE DEAL out of telling him what a good boy he was....etc......people would have thought we were bananas LOL
Good Luck
PJ
FAQ's for the new Fanconi linkage test
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That is exactly what I will do! Thanks.
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Bryan is picking up the blood this week and it will be sent in. I have my fingers crossed, believe me. In the meantime, I'm going to start studying as much as I can now so that if things don't go the way I hope, I'll be ready to jump on this as soon as it shows up.
Have you heard anything about Jazzy's test?
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Have you heard anything about Jazzy's test?
No. It's been less than a week. How long does it typically take to get results?
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I heard it takes up to 14 days.
I am about to submit Chance's blood work this week.
It's great that we have this test now. I know its still new but its better than nothing.
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I'm pretty sure I know Jazzy's results – with a diagnosed mom and a carrier dad, it is not going to be fantastic news.
Keoki, I have hope for..... His mom's a carrier {Jazzy's grandma}, but his dad is clear.
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I'm pretty sure I know Jazzy's results – with a diagnosed mom and a carrier dad, it is not going to be fantastic news.
Keoki, I have hope for..... His mom's a carrier {Jazzy's grandma}, but his dad is clear.
Well, she would still have a 50/50 shot at being a carrier…so it might be fine!
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That's what I'm hoping for.
And that Keoki will test clear, not carrier.
This waiting is such a pins-and-needles thing. I hate it. Whatever the results, I just want to know!!
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How come? It doesn't bother me one bit if mine are carriers, if it is an animal for breeding, I will just find a clear to breed him or her to; and if not for breeding, doesn't really matter as he or she will live without any symptoms. -
He may be used for breeding, and it just seems like it'd be easier {more options for breeding} if he's clear.
No concerns for his own health.
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He may be used for breeding, and it just seems like it'd be easier {more options for breeding} if he's clear.
No concerns for his own health.
Yes, true more options for sure…..for some reason I thought he was placed as a pet.....but he sure is a nice boy, I can see why if Brian changed his mind about showing/breeding him.
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He may be used for breeding, and it just seems like it'd be easier {more options for breeding} if he's clear.
No concerns for his own health.
Well, there are lots of clears that he could be used on…. so should not be a problem... good news is that he will not be affected
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good news is that he will not be affected
Oh, absolutely! And I am sooo thankful for that!:D
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To Jazzy's Mom,
I know you're worried about Jazzy's results. I also know you're a great b Mom! I won't lie and say it isn't hard to have a Fanconi afflicted dog - it is. It's the first thing I think about when I get up in the morning, and usually the last thing on my mind when I go to bed at night. I worry about Storm's meds and next round of blood gas/ full blood panel tests and how he's responding to the Protocol.
But honestly, I think his disease has more of an impact on me than on him. He's his typical self - cat pouncing, squirrel chasing fiend. If you didn't know he had Fanconi, you couldn't tell by his actions or how he looks. He's a typical 'senji devil.
It's the emotional "Mom stuff" that's hard - but you do it, it becomes a part of your routine, and before you know it, it's old hat counting out the pills, wrapping them in some doggie delight so they're easily adminstered. The worry never stops though - are you doing everything in your power to make sure they're staying well, is their quality of life good, etc. It's an emotional drain (esp. at first and that's where having great friends helps tremendously!!!) and it's so overwhelming at first.
I feel confident that IF Jazzy's results come back as afflicted, you're going to be a great Fanconi B. Mom! Hang in there and know my fingers are crossed that both your babies come back A-OK!Lorraine and Stormie Dog
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Great Post Lorraine… One thing that I will say however, from the B's that I know with Fanconi, one of the biggest things to watch out for is a UTI. This can really reek havic on the protocol... I think that it is worth when you have blood gases done (which is every 6 months if I remember correctly) have a urine test done too.... of course, JMO...
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Sigh.
I already have two human children w/Type I Diabetes, so being constantly worried about "Did I remember that….." "Did I handle that right..." is sort of my way of life. I suppose tossing a dog in the mix will be handle-able, I'll just have THREE medical regimens to micro-manage instead of two. bleh.
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Pat - yes, UTI's are huge worry. Fanconi dogs tend to wall off infections, so even urine samples aren't always accurate. You learn to treat UTI's by symptoms (and hopefully your vet will understand this!!) - symptoms typically run anywhere from lethargy, to vomiting, to lack of appetite. I have, thus far, been very lucky in the regards that I haven't had to dole out antibiotics on top of bicarbs etc.
Feeding a food w/ probiotics in it and a bit of yogurt and a cranberry pill a day also helps. Most Fanconi owners I've run across use these methods to help ensure a healthy urinary tract. -
Glad that you pointed that out and yes, sometimes UTI's are really hard to catch… so you are right, learning the symptoms for your dog is the key....