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
OCUPET for Your Dog’s Eye Health(Post)OCUPET for Your Dog’s Eye Health If you have a diabetic dog you may have been told that diabetic cataracts and the possibility of them losing their site is a strong possibility, after all 80% of d
Will An Infection Affect My Diabetic Dog? Part Two(Post)Will An Infection Affect My Diabetic Dog? Part Two As you all noticed, I got a little long winded in the first part of this topic so here we are with Part Two. If you missed the first part, you
Fructosamine Testing My Diabetic Dog(Post)Fructosamine Testing My Diabetic Dog Your vet recommends that you have a Fructosamine Test done on your diabetic pup… hmmmmm. Besides being a mouthful, what is that test? Here’s one definition: “
What Happened to My Diabetic Dog’s Numbers?(Post)What Happened to My Diabetic Dog's Numbers? We have talked about season changes in a prior post and being that we are heading into another season change, it’s time for a refresher. For those of you
Keto What?(Post)Keto What? I’m not talking about the diet many of the humans use to try to lose weight although the underlying theory does apply. The goal of the” keto” diet is to breakdown fat for energy and,
Sheltering in Place With Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Sheltering in Place With Your Diabetic Dog Here we are in uncharted territory and a pretty scary time. I’m sure like most all of you, I’ve read that this virus can’t be transmitted by our pets. We
Traveling with a Diabetic Dog(Post)Traveling with a Diabetic Dog Traveling with a diabetic dog; for many of us this is a new experience and can be quite stressful, and I understand feeling stressed or anxious before going on a trip
Picky Pups – Meal Toppers(Post)Picky Pups – Meal Toppers If you have a picky dog, you know the routine: you find a food they love, stock up on it, and then suddenly your dog decides they're no longer interested and refuses to eat.
The Importance of a Schedule for Your Diabetic Dog(Post)The Importance of a Schedule for Your Diabetic Dog I often hear that people aren’t told that it’s important to adhere to a strict 12 hour schedule now that their pup is Diabetic. I was one of tho
Frequently Asked, Frequently Answered(Post)Frequently Asked, Frequently Answered When we are told that our dog has diabetes and will require insulin injections twice a day for the rest of their lives our heads spin. We are quickly taught
Never Chase High Numbers in Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Never Chase High Numbers in Your Diabetic Dog I know that it’s disconcerting to see high numbers in our pups. Today we talk about how to deal with them without over reacting or freaking out. We