Safety Lancets for Your Diabetic Dog We have looked at most of the other pieces of “equipment” that we use for our pups so today it is the safety lancet’s turn. We are all familiar with re
Syringe & Pen Needle Policy(Page) Hypothyroidism in Dogs(Post)Hypothyroidism in Dogs There are so many diseases that humans and dogs both get; I have a family member that is hypothyroid, but I did not know that dogs could also be diagnosed with hypothyroidis
How Do I Treat Low Numbers in My Diabetic Dog?(Post)How Do I Treat Low Numbers in My Diabetic Dog? Happy Monday! Today we are going to talk about low BG (Blood Glucose) numbers. You know that its coming (: so here it is… How do we know that our
Welcome Canada to Free Shipping!(Post)Welcome to Canada Free Shipping! Because PetTest is in the United States, they have worked hard to build a network to serve the “hometown” clients with products that are very high quality and very
What is Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)?(Post)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
Cooking Meats(Post)Cooking Meats I love cooking and often cook for my dogs, especially after Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis. I wanted to feed quality meals but feeding 100% homemade wasn’t feasible w
Comparing Meter Readings on Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Comparing Meter Readings on Your Diabetic Dog I can’t tell you how often I see side by side pictures of two hand held meters and the numbers aren’t the same. That makes people untrusting of both
Water: The Source of Life(Post)Water: The Source of Life December was quite an odd month for us in Southern California; we had a heat wave and then two major storms that caused flooding and mudslides. The beginning of 2026 was wet
Hypoglycemia - What, Why, and What to Do(Post)Hypoglycemia - What, Why, and What to Do No matter how diligent a fur parent is with testing and the correct foods, hypoglycemia can happen. This is when blood sugar levels drop below 70 mg/dl on a
Hypoglycemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment(Post)Having a diabetic canine made me very aware of what causes hypoglycemia in dogs and how to treat for hypo episodes. Before diabetes I did know that toy breeds were prone to hypoglycemia, but I never d
Lyme Disease and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Lyme Disease and Your Diabetic Dog May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. So let’s be aware of what to look for, prevention, and treatment. Lyme is transmitted by ticks so knowing where ticks live wi