Rubys-mum
09-13-2014, 09:03 AM
Hi there. I am new to this forum, which is found via Google. I live in Australia and my Ruby is a 9 year old silky terrier cross (we think cross maltese) who has had a terrible run.
Back in April, we rushed her to the vet hospital as she was listless, not eating and vomiting. After a week and AU$3000 later, she was diagnosed with diabetes. She then went onto 2 insulin injections a day. She did seem to improve but her blood glucose level was never fully controlled and my poor girl must have felt like a pin cushion, even though she never flinches at all the needles and blood glucose testing.
Last week, however, Ruby once again went into a ketoacidotic state. This time we took her to the vet surgery who finally tested for underlying conditions. At this point, we were also discussing whether it was worth putting her through all of the pain and if euthanising her would be for the best. However, at the last minute, the final blood test came back confirming Cushings Disease.
Today we brought her home and she is back to eating and seems much happier. But between insulin and medication for Cushings, and regular testing, I'm worried for her.
On top of everything, the costs are huge....$4000+ so far in vet bills! Plus regular blood tests, insulin, vetoryl, syringes, etc etc.
So any advice on reducing costs and helping Ruby manage these would be appreciated. Right now we feel like we've just lived through a whirlwind of emotion. We also have a maltese shitzu cross who has been following her like a shadow ever since we brought her home.
Back in April, we rushed her to the vet hospital as she was listless, not eating and vomiting. After a week and AU$3000 later, she was diagnosed with diabetes. She then went onto 2 insulin injections a day. She did seem to improve but her blood glucose level was never fully controlled and my poor girl must have felt like a pin cushion, even though she never flinches at all the needles and blood glucose testing.
Last week, however, Ruby once again went into a ketoacidotic state. This time we took her to the vet surgery who finally tested for underlying conditions. At this point, we were also discussing whether it was worth putting her through all of the pain and if euthanising her would be for the best. However, at the last minute, the final blood test came back confirming Cushings Disease.
Today we brought her home and she is back to eating and seems much happier. But between insulin and medication for Cushings, and regular testing, I'm worried for her.
On top of everything, the costs are huge....$4000+ so far in vet bills! Plus regular blood tests, insulin, vetoryl, syringes, etc etc.
So any advice on reducing costs and helping Ruby manage these would be appreciated. Right now we feel like we've just lived through a whirlwind of emotion. We also have a maltese shitzu cross who has been following her like a shadow ever since we brought her home.