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Lillies Mum · 03-21-2020, 07:11 AM

Hello, I have tried to search threads but I am not finding the info I need. I have an 11 year old Yorkie who has been diagnosed with diabetes. She is 10lbs and has maintained that weight throughout her life so she us a larger breed. RightNow the vet has her on 5 units of vetsulin. She is now struggling with dry kibble because of teeth issues and I have been trying various foods.
I can't get her sugars down as a result.
My question is, how many calories per lb should she be getting and what have you all had success with? Thank you so much for you advice. I hate seeing her struggle.

kjc · 03-21-2020, 08:46 PM

Hi. You could moisten the kibble with water to make it soft and easier for her to eat. I’d ask the vet about the calories per pound thing.

nanajoy · 03-23-2020, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Hi. You could moisten the kibble with water to make it soft and easier for her to eat. I’d ask the vet about the calories per pound thing.

Moistening the kibble would be my first thought...

Lillies Mum · 03-24-2020, 10:31 AM

Thank you. I have tried this but she just turns her nose up and doesn't eat.

03-21-2020, 07:11 AM	#1
Lillies Mum YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 5	Diet and Diabetes Hello, I have tried to search threads but I am not finding the info I need. I have an 11 year old Yorkie who has been diagnosed with diabetes. She is 10lbs and has maintained that weight throughout her life so she us a larger breed. RightNow the vet has her on 5 units of vetsulin. She is now struggling with dry kibble because of teeth issues and I have been trying various foods. I can't get her sugars down as a result. My question is, how many calories per lb should she be getting and what have you all had success with? Thank you so much for you advice. I hate seeing her struggle.

03-21-2020, 08:46 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Hi. You could moisten the kibble with water to make it soft and easier for her to eat. I’d ask the vet about the calories per pound thing. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-24-2020, 10:31 AM	#4
Lillies Mum YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 5	Thank you. I have tried this but she just turns her nose up and doesn't eat.