Why is my diabetic dog disoriented and lethargic after insulin?

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Dog was diagnosed with diabetes 3 weeks ago. Was started on 2 units insulin, then a glucose curve was done and they changed it to 3 units, both twice daily. He seems disoriented, like he's drunk. He's lethargic, has lost a lot of weight and muscle. He still drinks and pees as much as before I had him diagnosed, but it's like he's not ' there' now. He just fell in the pool. He bumps into things. Aside from drinking a lot and peeing so much, for the first time ever in the house, he was himself bef. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 13 years and 9 months old | 18 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Based on the clinical symptoms you are describing, I am concerned that the blood sugar is too low. I would recommend giving a tablespoon of Karo syrup on the gums and taking him to the veterinarian to be examined. I am also concerned that the diabetes maybe unregulated to the point that he has developed diabetic ketoacidosis which is a condition that develops in unregulated diabetic patients. Either way, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him as soon as possible so that the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further

Why is my diabetic dog disoriented and lethargic after insulin?

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