Mistakes to Avoid When Giving Insulin to a Diabetic Pet Being new to the world of canine and feline diabetes can be overwhelming and usually we are given a quick tutorial on how to give insulin,
The PetLink+ Blood Glucose Meter is Here!(Post)The PetLink+ Blood Glucose Meter is Here! I am excited that the new PetLink+ Blood Glucose Meter is now available in the USA and will be available in Canada soon! Over the years PetTest has received c
PetTest Calculators(Page)Did you know that we provide a variety of specialized, free tools to help pet owners make informed feeding decisions? These include Commercial Dog Food Calculators, Combination Dry & Wet Dog Food...
Come and Get It! Feeding Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Come and Get It! Feeding Your Diabetic Dog Before diabetes all three of my dogs were free fed and I never took fat, complex carbs or fiber intake into consideration. The only things I was concerne
When Do I Take My Diabetic Dog to the Vet Part 2(Post)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
Diagnostics Part 2: Urinalysis(Post)Diagnostics Part 2: Urinalysis Last week I went over blood work; complete blood count (CBC) and chemistry (hematology) in my blog Diagnostics Part 1: Blood Work. This week's blog is part 2 of my di
Cushings and Diabetic Dogs(Post)Cushings and Diabetic Dogs I have been trying to research Cushings in Diabetic Dogs and it’s a lot to take in. I have a friend that has two pups with Cushings, one with Diabetes and one without. S
Fiber: Why It’s So Important in Our Diabetic Dog’s Diet(Post)When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis I immediately switched her to a prescription food that was high in fiber and low in fat. Some of the prescription diets that vets recommend
A Roadmap to Success with Your Diabetic Dog: Pt.1(Post)A Roadmap to Success with Your Diabetic Dog: Pt.1 Today we talk about how to succeed with a Diabetes diagnosis for your dog. For you “newbies” that have just gotten the diagnosis, this may help.
What Are We So Afraid of With Our Diabetic Dogs?(Post)What Are We So Afraid of With Our Diabetic Dogs? Well that is an endless list in the beginning. What was I afraid of in the beginning? Let’s see, I was afraid of giving shots, I was afraid that I w
FAQ(Page)Managing your pet's diabetes can seem daunting, but you've got this! Here are several frequently asked questions (FAQs) and their answers: Question: Do I really have to use a meter specific...
Diagnostics Part 1: Blood Work(Post)Diagnostics Part 1: Blood Work Looking at our pets’ diagnostic results can be confusing. What do they represent and what could these results mean? I never really looked at diagnostic results unt