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
Injection Sites for Your Diabetic Dog(Post)So far this week we have covered Syringes and How to inject your pup. That brings us to our last entry of the series which is where should you inject your pup for the best absorption. There are severa
Cats Just Get It(Post)Cats Just Get It I have been absent and in quarantine and still managed to get pneumonia again – this time with a cracked rib to boot (from coughing). I don’t even have to be upright and moving in o
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
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
For The Love Of Food II: The Raw Diet Overview(Post)For The Love Of Food II: The Raw Diet Overview Last week we ventured through the pet food labeling. Today, it is going to be all about the raw diet. Kitty is a carnivore. Their teeth ar
Common Myths About Canine Diabetes Debunked(Post)Common Myths About Canine Diabetes Debunked In today’s blog we will explore the myths and misconceptions about canine diabetes; from insulin causing blindness to diabetic dogs not being able to live h
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
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
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.
Getting a Good Blood Sample(Post)Getting a Good Blood Sample We promote daily testing of our dogs’ blood glucose levels; it just makes sense. We would not inject a human with insulin blindly, so why would we do that to our dogs?
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...