Happy Mother's Day from Your Diabetic Dog! Mother’s Day weekend is upon us! Since your “Furbabies” both Diabetic and non-Diabetic don’t have a voice, I’m going to be presumptuous and speak for t
Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids(Post)Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids I have learned so much in the past nine years when it comes to canine diabetes and nutrition because of Lucy’s diagnosis. I just realized t
How to Properly Inject Your Diabetic Dog(Post)How To Properly Inject Your Diabetic Dog On Tuesday, we discussed syringes and how to “decode” the outside of the box. We have also covered Insulin and Syringes in a prior post. Now we are goi
Happy Holidays!(Post)Happy Holidays! The holidays are upon us! Thanksgiving always sets off the holiday season and is one of my favorite holidays because it’s all about family, friends and great food. Our Thanksgiving had
Dealing with Grief(Post)Dealing with Grief Many of us have grieved over the loss of a loved one, whether it’s family, friends or our dogs we grieve their passing. Today I want to talk about grieving over the loss of our
Ready, Set, GO!(Post)Ready, Set, GO! I have spent most of my life in California so hurricanes and tornadoes have never been a concern for me. Growing up in the ring of fire we had many earthquake drills and were tau
Diabetic Dogs and Eye Health: Cataract Surgery(Post)Diabetic Dogs and Eye Health: Cataract Surgery Last week’s blog touched on diabetic dogs and eye health, recommended supplements for overall eye health and common problems that our dogs have due t
Uh-Oh Fur Shots and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Uh-Oh Fur Shots and Your Diabetic Dog Today we talk about the inevitable… A fur shot. Hopefully, it is a rare occurrence, but on occasion, it may happen. What is a fur shot? It is when you give
Keeping Your Diabetic Dog Hydrated(Post)Keeping Your Diabetic Dog Hydrated Today we are revisiting the topic of hydration. Dehydration is a real concern for all animals in the summertime, but for our Diabetic pups, it’s a huge concern.
Introducing Gastro Comfort(Post)Introducing Gastro Comfort I've been waiting for quite a while for this product to hit "the store shelves" and it's finally available for purchase! Gastro Comfort is a new addition to PetTest prod
FAQ: Part 2 (Post)FAQ: Part 2 Last week we talked about FAQ: Part 1 (frequently asked questions) that we are asked in our Facebook group Diabetic Dog Owners. I had the same questions after Lucy was first diagnose
The Working Fur Parent(Post)The Working Fur Parent Our cats are independent creatures and usually come around when they want regardless of what we are doing. Our diabetic kitty can be worrisome at first, but there are ways