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Recap: Insulin

Recap: Insulin

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

Recap: Insulin I know that I have already written about insulin, but with so many new members in our Facebook group Diabetic Dog Owners and a slew of questions about different types of insulin I f … read more
​The Diabetes Arsenal

​The Diabetes Arsenal

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

The Diabetes Arsenal Your diabetic dog is urinating more often or drinking excessive amounts of water or is stumbling. And it’s Sunday so your vet is closed. What are you going to do?!?! If you … read more
Glucose:  What Is It, How It's Made and Why It's Needed

Glucose: What Is It, Ho...

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

Glucose: What Is It, How It's Made and Why It's Needed Today we are going to talk about how glucose is produced in our dog's bodies, not to be confused with glucose that is a form of simple sugars … read more
Traveling with a Diabetic Dog

Traveling with a Diabeti...

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

Traveling with a Diabetic Dog Traveling with a diabetic dog; for many of us this is a new experience and can be quite stressful, and I understand feeling stressed or anxious before going on a trip … read more
​Diabetic Dogs: Nutrition Edition

​Diabetic Dogs: Nutritio...

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

Diabetic Dogs: Nutrition Edition I knew little about canine nutrition when I started this journey, but I knew that with human diabetics watching carb intake was important, and it’s just as impor … read more
​What is Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)?

​What is Cushing’s Disea...

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

What is Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) Being in a diabetic dog group we often see dogs that have both diabetes and Cushing’s Disease. Cushing’s symptoms can mimic diabetes and Cushing’s … read more