Can Canine Diabetic Neuropathy Be Reversed

Nerve damage from diabetes can’t be reversed. This is because the body can’t naturally repair nerve tissues that have been damaged.

How long does it take for neuropathy to reverse?

However, in some situations, symptoms of neuropathy may lessen but not completely go away. For example, nerve injury caused by radiation often does not recover well. Neuropathy caused by chemotherapy is also difficult to cure, and recovery may take 18 months to five years or longer.

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Progression to this state may occur over several months. Diagnosis and treatment is through the establishment of underlying disease (diabetes mellitus) and characteristic neurologic exam findings, and in most cases will resolve in 6 to 12 months if the DM is treated appropriately. Those who have a disease or diseases of the endocrine system (medical catch-all term is endocrinopathy) are more prone to neuropathic problems than anyone who has no endocrine conditions. [1]

FAQ

Does neuropathy in dogs go away?

There is no definitive treatment for diabetic neuropathy other than insulin therapy. The dose should be titrated to maintain blood glucose in an acceptable range of 150 to 250 mg/dL. Mild cases should resolve over several weeks to months.

How do you treat neuropathy in dogs?

For canines who have degenerative peripheral neuropathies associated with inheritance there is no specific treatment available; depending on the condition dogs may die within months, experience remission, or have functional abilities for years.

Is diabetic neuropathy painful in dogs?

Several drugs are commonly used in the veterinary clinical setting to treat neuropathic pain. These include gabapentin, pregabalin, amantadine, and amitriptyline.