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by: lilmama09 Active Indicator LED Icon 2 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 9:53am  
I need to take my doxie to a vet clinic to get checked out cuz I think he has diabetes. The one I usually take him to is a bit away. Are there any good vet clinics that are affordable in our northeast area? 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 10:02am  
I use and like very much Dr. McCann in Summerwood.  Reasonably priced and worth the 10 mile drive from Kingwood 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 10:02am  
Loop 494 vet hospital diagnosed my dog. We did an in office blood test first, and her glucose level was very high. Next day she spent the day to do a glucose curve, where they do a reading every hour. I don't remember the cost, but do remember it being reasonable.
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 10:04am  
I love 494 vet-great prices and staff. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 10:09am  
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lilmama09 Active Indicator LED Icon 2 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 10:55am  
Loop 494 vet hospital diagnosed my dog. We did an in office blood test first, and her glucose level was very high. Next day she spent the day to do a glucose curve, where they do a reading every hour. I don't remember the cost, but do remember it being reasonable.
 
@ms21883: What kind of symptoms did your dog have? 
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 12:03pm  
Frequent urination was the first. Being prone to UTI, that's what I took her in for. The test for a UTI came back negative, so I mentioned to the doc that she was also very thirsty and drinking a lot. That is what tipped them off to do a glucose test.
She also had some sudden weight loss which became more evident after diagnosis. We caught it early, but she still lost her sight within 2 yrs. The diagnosis scared me, but we have been able to manage the disease and treatment. She is on a glucose management dog food from the vet, and I give her 1 injection per day with her morning meal. Each case is different though. 4951
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lilmama09 Active Indicator LED Icon 2 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 12:29pm  
Frequent urination was the first. Being prone to UTI, that's what I took her in for. The test for a UTI came back negative, so I mentioned to the doc that she was also very thirsty and drinking a lot. That is what tipped them off to do a glucose test.
She also had some sudden weight loss which became more evident after diagnosis. We caught it early, but she still lost her sight within 2 yrs. The diagnosis scared me, but we have been able to manage the disease and treatment. She is on a glucose management dog food from the vet, and I give her 1 injection per day with her morning meal. Each case is differeny though.
 
@ms21883: Oh wow that sounds exactly like my dog. He's 14 years old. I noticed lately he's be accidentally peeing puddles, which was really aggravating but then I noticed he would be so thirsty.  When I saw him choose water over his food (dachshunds love food), I became concerned. Then this past weekend, I was on his level and noticed his chest wasn't as full as it usually is. 
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 12:35pm  
I would suggest a full blood work up. Most diabetic dogs are female, and diagnosed about 6 yrs of age. Happened to be exactly what my girl was. At 14, your doxy may have something else.
Good luck at the vet, and please keep us updated. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 5:55pm  
I use and like very much Dr. McCann in Summerwood.  Reasonably priced and worth the 10 mile drive from Kingwood
 
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Ditto.
Doc McCann worked real hard to get Hank's allergies figured out. It's one of the first things she looks at when we get there. Lol tech after tech will come say hello and peek in to see. They had to do the hard work to clean them up. They/we all want them to stay that way. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 7:22pm  
I've been to three. I go to the one in Huffman that I love via @heron1345 but recently had to go to glade valley for my cat. They have been amazing. My cat is in trouble and they accommodated me pronto. Pleased.! 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 2, '15 7:28pm  
LOVE Glade Valley.  Compassionate, always willing to work you in. Shoot straight and don't push lots of stuff unless necessary.  Dunno how they compare cost wise bc have only used them for over 15years.  Not a fan of the Eastex group since they became part of a chain so to speak. 4951
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lilmama09 Active Indicator LED Icon 2 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 3, '15 7:57am  
Thanks y'all! Poor baby had another accident while DS and I were eating dinner, not even 20 minutes after he had been outside. He goes to the vet tomorrow, hoping it's not too bad.  4951
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GabesMom Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 8 years ago   Nov 3, '15 1:21pm  
Hope you find a vet you like. It's as much a personality decision as it is their cost, because your vet should become your partner in your pet's care. You've got to get along well with them. Dr. McCann is great at Summerwood. I personally love Dr. Scott at Glade Valley. 4951
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lilmama09 Active Indicator LED Icon 2 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Nov 4, '15 6:14pm  
Took my baby to the vet. He said it isn't diabetes. It could be UTI, thou from the test he doesn't believe it's that. It may be kidney failure... I really hope not. But they'll do a full blood work test and call me with the results tomorrow 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Nov 4, '15 6:18pm  
@lilmama09:  Who did you end up using?   Hope you were pleased with whomever you chose. 4951
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