Summer is Here! Summer is officially here June 21 st but it’s hot where I currently am, yesterday’s forecast was 98°F. That is hot for June, especially since I am used to temperatures a bit lowe
Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs(Post)Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs I know that many of you with diabetic dogs are a bit nervous to add essential fatty acids to diet since our dogs are prone to or have had pancreatitis; I was nervous
Managing Canine Diabetes on a Budget(Post)Managing Canine Diabetes on a Budget Sticker shock! I am not talking about the price tag of a new car or a house or that favorite pair of spendy shoes, I’m talking about the estimate we are handed
Take Care of You for Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Take Care of You for Your Diabetic Dog When we get that “your dog has diabetes” diagnosis the disease becomes our focus. If you’re like me, my boys were my life so besides work, it was all about
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
Supplements for Diabetic Dogs: Part 1(Post)Supplements for Diabetic Dogs: Part 1 In our quest to help our diabetic dogs be as healthy as possible, many members in our group Diabetic Dog Owners ask about supplements for a multitude of
Supplements for Diabetic Dogs: Part 2(Post)Supplements for Diabetic Dogs: Part 2 Supplements for Diabetic Dogs Part 2 Last week my blog Supplements for Diabetic Dogs Part 1 was about supplements for eye health, Methyl-B12 for
A Case Study in Allergies(Post)A Case Study in Allergies We chatted not long ago about allergies in our Diabetic Dogs. The case study that I am going to share with you is about a sweet little girl named Ellie Jewel. She is n
If There Are Two of You Treating Your Diabetic Dog(Post)If There Are Two of You Treating Your Diabetic Dog Today we talk about how NOT to “double your efforts”. When there are two of you in the household that treat your diabetic dog, you will ne
Check your Food Sources for Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Check Your Food Sources for Your Diabetic Dog I know that we talk about food for our pups a lot, and that is because it is such an important part of the Diabetes management mix. Today I want to cha
Cleaning for Kitties!(Post)Cleaning for Kitties! It happens. Hairballs, the occasional (or sometimes not so occasional) scarf ‘n’ barf, urine next to the litter box or in a closet somewhere, diarrhea, and other fun things w
One Thing at a Time with Your Diabetic Dog: Part 1(Post)One Thing at a Time with Your Diabetic Dog: Part 1 Today we talk about patience. Not my strong suite. If this disease will teach you anything, it will teach you patience. And it will try your