My dog has diabetes & cataracts. Should I wait for a specialist?

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I have a 9 year old Min PIn Coco she was just diagnosed with diabetes on 7/1/19 We took her to the veterinarian because she was having a hard time seeing veterinarian said she has cataracts. I am very worried about her I have an appointment at Midwest Veterinary Referral Center Chesterfield, MO. But that appointment is not until the 29th and I'm afraid that it will get worse if she has not seen soon. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your vet should be able to get her started on insulin and regulated. A specialist is not needed for that. The cataracts are already there and will not worsen in the next month. Cataracts will not resolve with diabetic treatment (insulin), they have to be removed/dissolved surgically. I would be more worried about the diabetes staying unregulated for the next month than I would be about the cataracts. You can always call the MVRC and ask them to call you if they have a cancellation so you can get in sooner for an appointment; they may be able to do that. You can also see if there is another specialist in the area that can see you sooner.

My dog has diabetes & cataracts. Should I wait for a specialist?

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