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
Canine Nutrition: Essential Supplements(Post)Canine Nutrition: Essential Supplements For this blog series, Canine Nutrition we went over the essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids that dogs require. I also went over carboh
Testing Techniques and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)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
What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog?(Post)What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog? Food and treats: what can my dog eat? This is one of the most common questions asked after our dogs are diagnosed with diabetes. After Lucy’s diagnosis of
Handheld Meters 101 for Your Diabetic Dog(Post)Handheld Meters 101 for Your Diabetic Dog Today we explore the world of handheld BG (Blood Glucose) meters. No matter what the brand, they all work the same way for the most part. So I will atte
The Holidays and Your Diabetic Dog(Post)The Holidays and Your Diabetic Dog Yikes, I just looked at the calendar and realized just how close we are to the end of the year! Halloween is literally just around the corner, then its Th
Low-Impact Bonding (for Recovering from Illness or Injury)(Post)Low-Impact Bonding (for Recovering from Illness or Injury) A couple weeks ago, I wrote about weight management and gave a lot of suggestions on keeping kitty active regardless of the stage of di
Remember Your Shelters(Post)Remember Your Shelters So President Trump has COVID. I would imagine New Orleans is getting annoyed with every storm seeming to target them in one way or another! I love that city, and I sincerely
After Remission…(Post)After Remission... Normal blood glucose levels for two weeks without insulin is the general guideline for Kitty to be in remission or diet-controlled. This is a HUGE victory to be celebrated! You go
A New Language for Your Diabetic Dog (Post)A New Language for Your Diabetic Dog Today let’s talk about the new language that you need to learn for this Diabetic journey. Before I even joined any groups for Canine Diabetes, I was a bit baffl
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
Quarantine and Isolation (Post)Quarantine and Isolation Hello from quarantine STILL! Luck decided to hang elsewhere and my time of isolation has been extended. It has been almost a month now. My dogs are thrilled, and the cats