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Oliver, five years on insulin

Back in March 2018, we had to rush Oliver to the emergency vet, he was hospitalized with IV fluids; his condiiton was critical.

Blood work and urine test revealed high levels of glucose and ketone bodies; he was then diagnosed with Diabetes.

Watch Oliver at the vet hospital (March 2018)

Three days later, Oliver was released from the vet hospital to continue treatment at home and has been on two shots of insulin a day for five years! He’s had some ups and downs and checking his blood sugar level regularly is vital for his wellbeing.

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Over the last few years, the price of the vial has increased about 30% and we currently pay $58USD for Oliver’s insulin vial (Prozinc) which lasts less than a month! Times are rough and we need help to continue to afford his treatment. Chip in monthly whatever you can afford to ponsor Oliver’s treatment ❤ SIGN UP

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Watch Paul checking Oliver’s blood sugar with a glucometer before getting one of his daily insulin shots (April 2023)

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