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My dog's glucose is very high. What should I do for my diabetic dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old | 96 lbs

My dog's glucose level is running high. 406 after eating 4 hours ago and last night 324 after 4 hours. What should I do

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on May 7th, 2017

Continue insulin therapy as previously prescribed and follow up with your veterinarian in the morning. Do not alter insulin dose based on 2 spot checks without consulting the veterinarian treating her.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 5th, 2016

    If your dog does have diabetes, he will likely require daily injections of insulin. Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms, lab results, and if he has any other concurrent health issues; for example, dogs who are seriously ill when first diagnosed will require intensive hospital care to stabilize their blood surgery. That may not be the case with your dog, but it's very important that he is seen by a vet first thing it the morning to prevent him from becoming serious ill.

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