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PetTest UK Product Guide

PetTest UK Product Guide

Posted by MIchelle for PetTest, Certified AAHA Diabetes Educator on Mar 24th 2025

PetTest UK Product Guide I am so happy that PetTest has a dedicated site for the UK now, there are so many great products that they offer that are now available to our diabetic dogs and cats! Whether … read more
The Three Most Common Illnesses in Diabetic Dogs

The Three Most Common Illnesses in Diabetic Dogs

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

I am lucky that my diabetic dog Lucy did so well once she healed from acute pancreatitis, she never had another bout but I made sure she was eating properly so that she would not get it again. The fi … read more
​Reading Ingredients

​Reading Ingredients

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

After Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis I started reading the ingredients in foods and treats since I needed to ensure that she was eating low-fat foods. I also needed to make sure th … read more
Treating Pancreatitis and Preventing Flare-ups

Treating Pancreatitis and Preventing Flare-ups

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

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 flare-ups. As you may or may not know, when Lucy was d … read more
​Tips for Multiple Caregivers

​Tips for Multiple Caregivers

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

I was the primary caregiver when it came to Lucy and diabetes management but we do have members in our Facebook group that have multiple caregivers in their household. And while this is great, it is … read more
​Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips

​Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 27th 2025

When Lucy was first diagnosed with canine diabetes and I started testing blood glucose levels I got error readings. What I quickly learned was that I was not filling the test strip enough, I thought … read more