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 t ...
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! Whethe ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 f ...
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 insuli ...
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 wen ...
Cobalamin (B12): Why Our Diabetics Dogs Need It & Why We Should Supplement!(Post)Shortly after Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes in August 2015 she started having hind end weakness. I started giving her methyl B12 in a higher dose and amazingly she started playing and had no hind ...
The Difficult Dog – Tips on Testing & Injecting(Post)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 ha ...
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 specifi ...
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 Device! A ...