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
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
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
Blog Library for Feline Diabetes(Post)Blog Library for Feline Diabetes Navigating feline diabetes can be tricky, but finding your way to the perfect blog entry to help along the way doesn't have to be! Take a look at our collection of b
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
The Most Special Dog EVER!(Post)The Most Special Dog EVER! August 19th marked six years since the day I started this diabetic dog journey. When Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis, who knew that I would dive in so
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