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
Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips(Post)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
Tips for Multiple Caregivers(Post)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
Reading Ingredients(Post)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
PetTest UK Product Guide(Post)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
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...
Treating Pancreatitis and Preventing Flare-ups(Post)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
Genteel(Page)PetTest Genteel Painless Glucose Monitoring System for Pets Welcome to the only painless lancing device engineered specifically for pets... the PetTest Genteel Painless Lancing...
The Heat is On(Post)The Heat is On The heat is on in the USA! It is currently 98° F and it has been unseasonably humid here in southern California. Phoenix, AZ is currently 117° and has had a consecutive 25 days of tempe
The Three Most Common Illnesses in Diabetic Dogs(Post)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
A Thorough Guide to Diabetic Insulin Syringes(Post)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 syrin
What Should You Not Feed a Diabetic Dog?(Post)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 throu