Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Managing diabetic dogs at home with twice daily insulin injections
By Aptekmann, Karina P & Schwartz, Denise S·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2011·School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A survey of owner attitudes and experiences in managing diabetic dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A survey of 93 dog owners in Brazil found that most owners of diabetic dogs were satisfied with their pets' treatment and noticed improvements in their dogs' health. The most common treatment was giving insulin injections twice a day, which many owners found manageable, although it could be challenging when they were away from home. Cost was an important consideration for many when starting treatment. Overall, the survey highlighted positive experiences and attitudes among owners managing diabetes in their dogs, suggesting that with proper support, pet owners can effectively care for their diabetic pets.
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Abstract
A survey of the experiences of owners of diabetic dogs was carried out by distributing questionnaires to veterinary clinics in São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 93 dog owners were surveyed over a 4 month period and descriptive statistical analysis, frequency distribution and correlations were performed. In most cases the clinical condition of the dogs had improved following treatment and owners were largely satisfied with veterinary intervention. Injection of neutral protamine hagedorm twice daily was the most commonly prescribed treatment and respondents found this procedure easy to perform, although it did pose some difficulties when the owners were away from their animals. Cost was considered an important factor at the initiation of treatment programs. The information gleaned from this survey, in providing useful insights into the attitudes and experiences of owners of diabetic animals, will contribute to improvements in the treatment and management of such patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21396860/