YIKES! My Diabetic Dog Won't Eat! Today we will talk about what to do when our pup won’t eat. We all know that we need our Diabetic Dog to eat so that they can get their insulin. There will come
Diabetic Dogs and Weight Loss: Why They Lose Weight and How to Correct This(Post)Diabetic Dogs and Weight Loss: Why They Lose Weight and How to Correct This Our bodies are fine-tuned machines and they have back up protocols in case there is a failure somewhere. Just like a ho
Hot Summer Picks(Post)Hot Summer Picks We are in the middle of summer and I thought it would be a good time to post some of my hot summer picks of PetTest products that I love and everyone should have in their arsenal. Wh
Pancreatitis: How It Disrupts Your Dog's Body(Post)Pancreatitis: How It Disrupts Your Dog’s Body When the vet told me that Lucy had severe acute pancreatitis and diabetes there were a few questions that immediately went through my mind. How did she ge
Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)(Post)Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) Your dog has the following symptoms: lethargy, excessive drinking and urinating, weight loss, lack of appetite and hind end weakness. Being well versed in canin
Winter Storm Warning!(Post)Winter Storm Warning! Winter Storm Fern, named by The Weather Channel is quickly approaching and there are winter storm warnings from Texas to New England. Below is an infographic from the National
Curving Your Diabetic Dog Part 1(Post)Curving Your Diabetic Dog Part 1 Today we talk about doing a curve on your pup. We addressed this quite some time ago, and will revisit it today. The prior post was more of a “how to and why” p
Super Supplements for Pets! (Post)Super Supplements for Pets! PetTest provides a comprehensive range of supplements for all dogs and cats, including our diabetics! Each product is meticulously formulated to ensure safety for diabetic
One Thing at a Time with Your Diabetic Dog Pt. 2(Post)One Thing at a Time with Your Diabetic Dog Pt. 2 In the last post, I covered Schedule and Food, today we move on to the other fundamentals of Canine Diabetes and how only changing one thing at a t
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
How to do a Curve on my Diabetic Dog (and Why)(Post)How To Do a Curve on My Diabetic Dog (And Why) We curve our pups to see how insulin and food are working together. In the very beginning, you will curve a fair amount (as much as once a week) unti
Calming Aids for the Fourth of July(Post)Calming Aids for the Fourth of July The 4 th of July is quickly approaching so I want to talk about some things to help your pup through this explosive holiday in the USA! My diabetic gal Lucy