Diabetic Dog

Question
Hi,
Hopefully you can answer this basic question, although, it involves a diabetic dog.  He is newly diagnosed, receiving insulin twice a day at 8 am and 8 pm.  I've been feeding him his food at 7:30 in the morning and evening.  Does this sound right?  He used to eat at 5-6 pm when we eat, but figured I should hold off to closer to his shot.  I can't get straight answers from his vet (actually went vet hunting yesterday to find a new one!).  Thanks for any info you or anyone can provide.


Answer
Hi Colette!

It does not matter what time you feed your dog his meals. As long as he gets a big snack 15 min before his insulin (small meal) he should be OK.   I know many vets like dogs that are diabetic to eat on ly 2x's per day. But think, your blood sugar dips and bows severeal times a day.  We in the cat world like them to eat several small meals per day.

get your second opinion :)