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​Puppies with Diabetes

​Puppies with Diabetes

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

Puppies with diabetes…we often hear from the veterinary world that it is rare but we have seen more puppies diagnosed with diabetes mellitus over the past couple years. When Lesley Whitham, a … read more
​The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing & Injecting

​The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing & Injecting

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

I was lucky enough to have a dog that had no issue with testing or injecting. Lucy was a very laid-back dog when it came to all things diabetes, but I often see members in our Facebook group that hav … read more
​A Thorough Guide to Diabetic Insulin Syringes

​A Thorough Guide to Diabetic Insulin Syringes

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

Looking for the correct syringes for insulin can be really confusing! When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes, I had no idea what all the numbers meant. We’ve learned about diabetic insulin … read more
What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog?

What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog?

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

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 acute pancreatitis and diabetes I went … read more
​Caregiver Burnout

​Caregiver Burnout

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

“I am exhausted, this is a lot of work and I feel like I can’t do this anymore.” We hear this a lot in our Facebook group Diabetic Dog Owners and guess what? It is valid and it is n … read more
TESTING, TESTING, TESTING! Blood Glucose Testing Videos

TESTING, TESTING, TESTING! Blood Glucose Testing Videos

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

After Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and I got my blood glucose meter I initially had a very hard time getting a blood sample. I cried and she really felt all my anxiety, so I took a break and sche … read more