Today we will talk about many people’s fear when diagnosed with Canine Diabetes. Will my pup go blind? Statistically, you’ll read that 75% of all dogs diagnosed with Diabetes will develop diabetic ca
Prevention and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Prevention and Your Diabetic Dog We have spoken before about just taking a quick extra step or two to prevent bigger issues is worth the little extra effort. What are our biggest things to preve
World Diabetes Day – The History and Achievements in Diabetes Mellitus(Post)World Diabetes Day – The History and Achievements in Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) has always been a part of humankind and it has for dogs and cats as well. The history of diabetes is so i
Winter and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Winter and Your Diabetic Dog I know that we have discussed season changes a few times, but winter gets its own post because there are some things to be aware of. Winter was my first season after
Is My Diabetic Dog In Rebound (Somogyi)?(Post)Is My Diabetic Dog in Rebound (Somogyi)? Today we are going to talk about Somogyi Effect also known as Rebound (too much insulin). Remember when we were discussing curves a few posts ago and I m
Kitty Clipnosis – It Sounds Like a Disease But Isn’t!(Post)Kitty Clipnosis - It Sounds Like a Disease But Isn't! Clipnosis, also known as pinched-induced behavioral inhibition, is a phenomenon that happens when mama kitty grabs the scruff of a kitten’s
Can I Afford My Diabetic Dog?(Post)Can I Afford My Diabetic Dog? This topic is usually a big concern in the beginning when first diagnosed. You’ve already been hit with a sizeable vet bill just to find out that your pup has Diabet
Preparing Insulin Dose for your Diabetic Dog(Post)Preparing Insulin Dose for your Diabetic Dog Today we talk about the proper way to draw up an insulin dose. I know that it was likely the very first thing that we were shown after diagnosis, but
A Community for My Diabetic Dog(Post)A Community for My Diabetic Dog Today, I want to take the time to encourage you to not give up. This is not an easy disease to jump right into. There is a good bit to learn, but if you take the tim
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
Can I Use CBD Oil for My Diabetic Dog?(Post)Can I Use CBD Oil For My Diabetic Dog? Today we chat about the growing use of CBD oil in our pets.Can you use it with your Diabetic Dog? The short answer is “yes”, you can. I will say
What Do I Feed My Diabetic Dog?(Post)What Do I Feed My Diabetic Dog? The all-important question... "What to feed your diabetic dog" ? When my Max was diagnosed, the vet put him on a “prescription” diet that was very high in fibe