When Do I Take My Diabetic Dog to the Vet Part 2 Last time we talked about Pancreatitis, this time, I’ll ask you to go back and read the blog entry on Ketones. Remember that I said that such an
Thank You from our Diabetic Dogs(Post)Thank You from our Diabetic Dogs Today I’m going to speak for all of us and say a HUGE thank you to the folks at PetTest. Where do I begin? In the beginning, Advocate started in the human diabet
Size Matters! The Importance of Needle Length(Post)Size Matters! The Importance of Needle Length Being thrown into the world of diabetes and injecting insulin can be stressful. We get a crash course in handling, preparing and injecting insulin but
Testing Your Diabetic Dog, A Deeper Dive(Post)Testing Your Diabetic Dog, A Deeper Dive As we have discussed before, testing is your greatest tool to get a handle on managing this disease. I know that many vets don’t mention the importance of
Comparing Insulin Types(Post)Comparing Insulin Types When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes, I had no idea that animals could even get diabetes. Her diagnosis certainly opened my eyes to common illnesses that humans and dogs
Check… Check… Check… Caregiver Check-In!(Post)Check...Check...Check...Caregiver Check-In! It is easy to lose ourselves when our dog is diagnosed with diabetes. We tend to put much of our personal life on hold when our kids are ill, and our do
Learn(Page)Learn About Pet Diabetes LEARNING ABOUT PET DIABETES: PETTEST STYLE We're thrilled to offer a NEW resource to Customers, Veterinarians, and anyone interested in learning more about Canine and...
The Importance of Journaling(Post)The Importance of Journaling If you don’t have a journal yet… GET ONE! Oops, sorry didn’t mean to yell, but this is important! One of the very best ways to manage canine diabetes is to coll
Your “Under The Weather” Diabetic Dog(Post)Your "Under The Weather" Diabetic Dog Today is a milestone for me… This is my 100 th blog post! So, I’d like to take a quick second to say thank you for following along and giving me a chance
We Have Updated the Syringe Finder to Include the United Kingdom!(Post)We Have Updated the Syringe Finder to Include the United Kingdom! Since the launch of the Syringe Finder September 1, 2023, it has been used thousands of times by USA and Canada customers! It makes p
Tips to Keep Your Furry Friends Safe and Warm(Post)At PetTest, we're committed to helping pet owners keep their furry friends safe and healthy all year round. With the arrival of some harsh winter weather in many parts of the USA and canada, it's impo
Oops, I Went Too Fast With My Diabetic Dog(Post)Oops, I Went Too Fast With My Diabetic Dog Today we talk about what happens when you increase your insulin too fast. Yup, the dreaded rebound also known as Somogyi Effect. I have touched on this