Should I take my weak diabetic dog to an emergency vet for insulin?

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Sassy was diagnosed with diabetes yesterday. Dr. gave an anti-nausea shot and bloodwork. And I bought the special food for her. The office did not have insulin and it will not get here until Tuesday. Sassy is so weak and cannot stand . She will not eat but will drink water. So I called the vet she said to give her broth and or Pedialyte. I gave her Pedialyte and she drank half a cup. Tried food but would not eat. We have an emergency vet 50 min. away if they carry insulin should I take her? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 111 years and 4 months old | 85 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

In most patients this would not be considered as an emergency as the condition tends to develop and progress slowly but I would be more concerned when Sassy is so week and unable to stand. I would strongly recommend contacting the emergency clinic to see if they have insulin in stock as the sooner she is stabilised the better chance she has of making a recovery - prolonged severe diabetic crisis can lead to permanent injury to many cases.

Should I take my weak diabetic dog to an emergency vet for insulin?

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