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​The Importance of Oral Health

​The Importance of Oral ...

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes...

The Importance of Oral Health When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes and acute pancreatitis her vet also found a cracked upper molar. It was cracked in half and moved easily so the tooth need … read more
​Fiber: Why It’s So Important in Our Diabetic Dog’s Diet

​Fiber: Why It’s So Impo...

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes...

When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis I immediately switched her to a prescription food that was high in fiber and low in fat. Some of the prescription diets that vets recommend … read more
​Curve Day! How and Why We Need to Perform Blood Glucose Curves

​Curve Day! How and Why ...

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes...

Curve Day! How and Why We Need to Perform Blood Glucose Curves You may have read my blog Managing Canine Diabetes on a Budget and learned of tips to help save money when caring for your diabet … read more
​Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Its Cause, Symptoms and How to Keep DKA at Bay

​Diabetic Ketoacidosis (...

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Its Cause, Symptoms and How to Keep DKA at Bay It is common for a dog to be diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) when they are diagnosed with diabetes. Dogs have … read more
Come and Get It! Feeding Your Diabetic Dog

Come and Get It! Feeding...

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes...

Come and Get It! Feeding Your Diabetic Dog Before diabetes all three of my dogs were free fed and I never took fat, complex carbs or fiber intake into consideration. The only things I was concerne … read more
​Cobalamin (B12): Why Our Diabetics Dogs Need It & Why We Should Supplement!

​Cobalamin (B12): Why Ou...

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes...

Cobalamin (B12): Why Our Diabetics Dogs Need It & Why We Should Supplement! Shortly after Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes in August 2015 she started having hind end weakness. I started giving … read more