Let's (Not) Chew the Fat Hot dogs, bacon, steak, marrow bones, cat food, sausage, ground pork…the list goes on and on of high fat foods we like to give our dogs and they love them. But higher fat
Reading Ingredients(Post)Reading Ingredients After Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis I started reading the ingredients in foods and treats since I needed to ensure that she was eating low-fat foods. I also
Fiber: Why It’s So Important in Our Diabetic Dog’s Diet(Post)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
The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing & Injecting(Post)The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing and Injecting I was lucky enough to have a dog that had no issue with testing or injecting. Lucy was a very laid-back dog when it came to all things diabetes, b
How Much Do I Feed My Diabetic Dog(Post)How Much Do I Feed My Diabetic Dog We have chatted in previous posts about what to feed, what to cook, what treats to give, but it was pointed out to me that we have never discussed how to c
Steps for Managing Canine Diabetes(Post)Steps for Managing Canine Diabetes Some of you may know that I had a diabetic dog, Lucy. She was diagnosed with diabetes and acute pancreatitis in August 2015. I was quickly taught how to give ins
OH NO! High Blood Glucose Levels!(Post)OH NO! High Blood Glucose Levels! We all have these OH NO! moments with our diabetic dogs whether we are new to diabetes diagnosis or not. Even after treating Lucy for diabetes and pancreatitis
Help! My Kitty Will Not Eat!(Post)Help! My Kitty Will Not Eat! Cats have their own distinct personalities. I have never personally had two that were alike. They can be sweet and wonderful and also vocal, picky, and generally stu
Homemade Treats For Your Diabetic Dog: Part 1(Post)Homemade Treats For Your Diabetic Dog: Part 1 This topic covers one of the most frequently asked questions that we see on Facebook Group pages. Your vet probably told you that you can only feed y
Journaling for Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Journaling for Your Diabetic Dog We touched on the importance of journaling way back in the beginning of these blog posts, but it’s so important, I’m going to encourage you to start journaling if
The Cat and the Christmas Tree(Post)The Cat and the Christmas Tree So life is all normal in the household, and the kitties are doing well with their various routines with testing, insulin, and diet. Of course, this makes them feel b
Ahhhh… Spring and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Ahhhh... Spring and Your Diabetic Dog Ahhhh… Spring and Your Diabetic Dog This is the time of year that we all wait for, snow has melted, the spring flowers are coming up, the trees are turning gr