My dog drinks a lot, eats constantly. How do I give insulin shots?

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My 11 year old Chihuahua is showing signs of diabetes. She drinks water all the time and drinks all that is in her water bowl. Her stomach is distended because she's eating too much. She eats the cat food if she doesn't have anything in her bowl. I read that in type 2 diabetes in dogs they don't give them insulin. I have been giving her Blood Sugar Gold which is suppose to support good blood sugar readings. How and where do you administer insulin to dogs? Thank you for any information. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 11 months old | 3 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Pepita needs to see a vet urgently to have the condition accurately diagnosed. There are many possible causes of increased thirst and distended abdomen such as cushings, liver disease and diabetes. There is no evidence that dogs suffer from type 2 diabetes and they are generally all insulin dependent if diabetes is confirmed. Administering insulin to a dog without diabetes could be fatal - this must be prescribed by and monitored by your vet only after blood/urine tests and confirmation.

My dog drinks a lot, eats constantly. How do I give insulin shots?

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