Keeping Sheltie DM under control...

Vitamn E helps the immune system as well as being an anti-oxydant. Vitamin E is also an anti-inflammatory, helping to fight inflammation. As to dosage, I would speak with your vet. Fish oils also help fight inflammation (such as arthritis, etc.).

I don't like prednisone just for the fact that if it is given over long periods of time, there are associated risks and effects - one being weight gain. I had this with my Sheltie who had pancreatitis and was on prednisone for a couple of months on decreasing doses. It was so tough to get the weight back off because he was too sick at the beginning to exercise a lot. Prednisone is helpful when used correctly. I know they can be on it for a long while but it has to be monitored.
 
I was told by a specialist (vet-osteo) that green lipid muscle is the best natural therapy to fight inflammation.
 
akpugluv said:
Marla,

My Sheltie was diagnosed with DM in Dec. 2009. He was approx. 9 months at time of diagnosis. I read your post about giving your dog vitamin E. I'm wondering if you would suggest the dosage for vitamin E for Shelties. I must admit I'm confused on what I should be giving him...many people repeat the need for Vitamin E but others also recommend fish oil and other treatments. I take Kippy back to our vet next week and I'm hoping he'll try something other then the prednisone he's on right now. It's not making noticable changes. I'm planning on taking him information that I'm finding on the web hoping it will help so we can get Kippy in "remission" for lack of a better term.

Denise
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I give Dakota 400I.U. of vit E twice a day, Ester-c once a day, Pure salmon oil in her food, Organix dog food and total biotics in her food at breakfast. but you really should see a dermatoligist or see if you vet can get a phone consult with Dr Rees in Dallas Texas. She is the DM expert. Keep me posted.

Marla
 
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