Library of Blogs for Diabetic Dogs Today we recap the blogs posted to date. We have built quite a library for your perusing pleasure. We will write once a week and that blog will likely be posted mi
The Digital Age and Our Pets(Post)The Digital Age and Our Pets Technology has come so far since 1999; if you're older you remember the Y2K scare, aka the millennium bug. I worked in an office on computers and it was a major concern. O
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month(Post)March is Pet Poison Prevention Month March is Pet Poison Prevention Month and while I’m a little late in the month, I felt it important to write about. There are so many things that are poisonous for
What Causes Insulin Resistance? (Post)What Causes Insulin Resistance? We know that our dog’s pancreas is no longer functioning properly because they are diabetic. And for some of us, while managing diabetes we can see from blood gluc
Prevention and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Prevention and Your Diabetic Dog We have spoken before about just taking a quick extra step or two to prevent bigger issues is worth the little extra effort. What are our biggest things to preve
Getting a Good Blood Sample(Post)Getting a Good Blood Sample We promote daily testing of our dogs’ blood glucose levels; it just makes sense. We would not inject a human with insulin blindly, so why would we do that to our dogs?
Welcome To Feline Diabetes (It’s Okay, Really)(Post)Welcome To Feline Diabetes (It's Okay, Really) So your fur baby has been diagnosed with feline diabetes. My first piece of advice… do not freak out (in front of your kitty). If you must have a mo
PULSAR Taurine Supplement for Heart Health (Post)PULSAR Taurine Supplement for Heart Health PetTest and their affiliated companies are always expanding their product lines; if they see a need for a product or supplement, they ACT! I am happy to shar
Why Use a Pet Meter for Your Diabetic Dog?(Post)Why Use a Pet Metter for Your Diabetic Dog? Today’s topic is a little technical, but I will do my best to make it understandable. I have said many, many times that your meter is your best frie
Exercise and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Exercise and Your Diabetic Dog Lucy was always an active little gal; she played rough with Frank, ran laps in the yard, played ball constantly, hunted for squirrels in the backyard and patrolled t
If There Are Two of You Treating Your Diabetic Dog(Post)If There Are Two of You Treating Your Diabetic Dog Today we talk about how NOT to “double your efforts”. When there are two of you in the household that treat your diabetic dog, you will ne
The Weighting Game: Canine Weight and the Impact of Diabetes(Post)The Weighting Game: Canine Weight and the Impact of Diabetes When Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and acute pancreatitis she weighed 22 lbs. She was not chunky but it was a “healthier” weight. After