Testing Techniques and Your Diabetic Dog Today we will talk about developing your own testing technique. You now have a Diabetic pup, have made the wise decision to test your pup at home, (a dec
Injuries and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Injuries and Your Diabetic Dog As I mentioned in my last post, we had one other thing arise out of winter… My boys were outside playing in the snow and I heard this horrible yelp of pain. You kn
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
Recap: Insulin(Post)Recap: Insulin I know that I have already written about insulin, but with so many new members in our Facebook group Diabetic Dog Owners and a slew of questions about different types of insulin I f
Treating Pancreatitis and Preventing Flare-ups(Post)Treating Pancreatitis and Preventing Flare-Ups We have had an influx of members that have diabetic dogs with pancreatitis so I decided to write a recap of treating pancreatitis and preventing flar
How Do I Find Community for My Diabetic Dog?(Post)How Do I Find Community for My Diabetic Dog? Not too long ago, I wrote a blog about finding community. What I meant by that is that you need to find a group of like-minded, like-hearted people to
Massage Therapy for Kitty (Post)Massage Therapy for Kitty On writing this title, I can already feel the raised eyebrows and hear “Seriously?” in my head. I thought the same thing. After all the things we already have to do for
Tunnel Vision(Post)Tunnel Vision I watch my cats constantly because it is entertaining, and it helps me keep an eye out for any changes that happen. In doing this, I have noticed that Kitty’s behavior changes a lot mo
November is Diabetes Awareness Month(Post)November is Diabetes Awareness Month November is Diabetes Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, and November 14 th is World Diabetes Day. I never thought I would learn so much about canine diab
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
Tips for New Diabetic Fur Parents(Post)Tips for New Diabetic Fur Parents Being told your dog is diabetic can be a very overwhelming diagnosis. We are told we must give injections, food may need to be changed, treats are a no-no. Typically
All About Blood Glucose Meters(Post)All About Blood Glucose Meters We have come a long way since the discovery of insulin in 1922 by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles H. Best. Blood glucose testing methods were archaic, complicated