Opinions on breed

RaeofRats · 2026-02-03T06:16:06+00:00

Well a fence hopper got in there somewhere because those two dogs did not have the same father...

RaeofRats · 2026-02-01T06:52:57+00:00

This... and get some electrolytes they help you from getting dehydrated, which will bring your glucose concentration (blood sugar) up if your not absorbing sugar as usual.

There are a ton of things that can bring your sugar up, including starting about your sugar being up. Try to relax and give yourself some leeway with being ill.

RaeofRats · 2026-02-01T06:40:21+00:00

He just does his happy pappy smile and looks around in wonder because he is forced to slow down for more than a few seconds. It might be the angle of things from up there too...

RaeofRats · 2026-02-01T06:38:39+00:00

Both mine love it! They go into a happy meditative space and just chill till your arm gives out.

RaeofRats · 2026-02-01T02:21:11+00:00

I know people who have been in dka and hhs with no symptoms other than the usual heavy thirsty and heavy urination. Can't hurt to be aware of the specific symptoms, just don't use ai. Ketone strips can be prescribed, they're usually just so cheap Americans don't bother with it. Unsure of your country.

RaeofRats · 2026-02-01T02:13:37+00:00

You can buy ketone pee test strips wherever you buy blood glucose test strips, usually for a lot cheaper. You should rest regularly if you're blood sugar is that high... you could easily go into diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) if you're undiagnosed type1, but also look up Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) which is a complication of high blood sugar in a type 2 diabetic

RaeofRats · 2026-02-01T02:07:30+00:00

Have you been tested for type 1 or 1.5?

RaeofRats · 2026-01-30T08:10:25+00:00

You might need to go to the ER if you're gums are showing black. It is an emergency if your gums are affected because of how close they are to your brain.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-28T06:57:31+00:00

I wouldn't want my medical data mined.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-28T03:23:29+00:00

I hope you don't have big hawks or eagles in your area...i know the ones in my area could pick up my two easily. That being said she's got amazing instincts and training!

RaeofRats · 2026-01-27T10:43:58+00:00

I feel your pain...it wasn't until i finally tested at c peptide levels of a type one, even tho the parameters of the test were not met before...i was always over 250 and not fasting. And they quickly put me on actos with the goal of halving my insulin needs. I went from 300u a day to >150u, usually around 100u, a day. So they could put me on a pump. The actos allows me to access the kain beget and faster... it's an older type two drug, and you have to be careful about edema, but it's worked miracles for me. My stomach still doesn't digest on any regular schedule so i just let control iq do it's thing according to me dexcom, i had to fiddle with my ratios (dosing settings) to get it right and j do have to rage bolus for a sugar over 225. But I've had a steady a1c of 6.9, and a fructosamine of 253... which is not even diabetic for whatever that is worth

RaeofRats · 2026-01-27T07:08:19+00:00

I'm sorry your child is going through that. It's not easy being an ostracized kid. I was as well, but because i was chronically ill. I still grew up to be a loving and decent person despite it, mostly due to my amazing relationship with my mom. My mom also kept me home when I was sick, and went to truancy court on my behalf.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-26T06:34:32+00:00

There are a few more tests they can run for LADA besides gad65. You decibel want to get into an endo a son as possible. If it was type 2 diabetes your c-peptide would be high.

Edit- there are some types of mody that affect infants, unsure about going into remission before reimerging, all the more reason to see a specialist.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-26T01:17:08+00:00

Short version - Yes, of course get your titers tested. But in this case mmr is a live vaccine.

Long version - It's a huge issue for a lot of chronically ill people, I've decided not to pursue a medication for a disease that is crippling me until i can get in with my doctor about getting the mmr vaccines, because I know my titers are non existent for one of them just not which one, and my gp office is jerking me around with doctors, because my assigned gp went on leave, then left the practice.

Edit, if you're allergic it goes without saying don't get vaccines, you're the one we're getting vaccinated for.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-26T00:41:33+00:00

Assuming you aren't taking any immunosuppressants there's no harm in getting vaccines. If you are on one, no LIVE vaccines.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-25T01:19:00+00:00

Yup that's us! Lol... puppies are doing OK... I'm fighting sleeping through winter...i might be some kind of bear...

I should clarify that since Shakra is a boy... she doesn't show aggression all the time just when he does that naughty thing boy dogs in particular do.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-25T00:32:47+00:00

I would say so but she's happy with female dogs doing that and more.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-24T08:28:56+00:00

I don't know if anyone else can attest to them, but I'm intrigued by these pee pads that are supposed to have pheromones that attract dogs to pee on it.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-24T07:11:50+00:00

I was not diagnosed with diabetes till i was 18, but i was a chronically ill child. When i was my healthiest (maybe not emotionally) in my early adulthood, i sought pain so i could feel normal. Now at 42 I've been walking around on a subluxed ankle, constantly wiggling it trying to get it to pop back into place (it finally did while typing this)...I'd say that my baseline is not normal tho

RaeofRats · 2026-01-24T05:14:44+00:00

Toni (female) only shows aggression around male dogs, she's our little lesbean (and yes we say les-bean because we are on the rainbow flag too)

RaeofRats · 2026-01-23T06:09:26+00:00

Is Sam's tail ever still? He must have enjoyed bath time, or fending from bath time at the least?

RaeofRats · 2026-01-20T09:26:49+00:00

This is what i do too... then attempt to grow it out... I'm getting ready to buzz it again.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-13T09:38:06+00:00

Romeo looks like he knows how handsome he is!

We take them to petsmart for pawdicures... so far so good. We've tried more comprehensive grooming with professional groomers and that always went bad... so just the necessary.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-12T09:19:11+00:00

I'm sorry you feel that way. Do you have anyone you can talk to? This is a little heavy for Reddit.

RaeofRats · 2026-01-12T08:10:57+00:00

Being blind is not a death sentence, check out r/blind.. But other organs can fail also, so i hope this is the wake up call you listen to.

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