My basenji Ellie is 12 and has recently started eating my shoes and pants. Her brother has deibetes and is on a special food. I am wondering if she is okay to eat it or not, the vet said it was okay. She has also been trying to eat some of my plants outside which I have never seen her do before at all. Is she not getting the nutrition she needs, because they eat the same thing. Her poops seem to be very small as well, maybe I am over-worring, she is a small dog, but is now gaining weight.

Any advise?

Thanks,
Nancy

Well, Mickey has a fear of the muzzel now and I have received a bite. The vet told me to give him half a benedryl to get him dozy before I try to put the muzzel on. It helps, but I feel guilty. We have a trainer coming over Saturday for a consultation to see if she can help me. She is expensive, and I have heard that she uses a shock collar. I'm not sure if she will use the shock collar for this, we shall see. This is so difficult. I hate giving him the meds but I am a bit gun-shy now after the bite. I'm really hoping she can do something for me. This is so crazy, why can't they come up with an easier way.

Thanks Marie. I forgot to ask about me getting the blood samples today. But they said he read at 150. The vet said that was good for just giving one injection a day. I take him back in 3 weeks.

I tested Mickey with the Diastix today. It is still reading very dark, 2000mg. Does this ever go to normal with the insulin? If not does it mean that he is not getting enough insulin?

I will be taking Mickey in on Monday. I have done it once already a couple weeks ago and they up'd the dose. We have not talked about blood tests at home yet. I will ask about that.

Thank you both for your support. It has meant a lot to me. The muzzel has been working great, he lets me put it on him after a greenie, his favorite treat. He also gets a greenie after the shot. I am getting very good at the shot now.

Thank you both for hearing me. I have read on some web-sites that pills do not work for dogs. I went and bought a muzzel today and the shot was a bit easier. I will be taking the best care of my Mickey that I can. Thank you for your advise.

My basenji has diebeties. I have currently started him on insulin shots. It is very difficult for me to give them to him. The vet said there are pills for diebetes, but they have not tried them for 5-years because they have not worked well.

Does anyone know if there is a good one out there that I can check into? A pill would be a better solution for me and Mickey.

Thanks.