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​Tips for New Diabetic Fur Parents

​Tips for New Diabetic Fur Parents

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Mar 11th 2021

Tips for New Diabetic Fur Parents Being told your dog is diabetic can be a very overwhelming diagnosis.  We are told we must give injections, food may need to be changed, treats are a no-no. Typi … read more
Hypoglycemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hypoglycemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Feb 8th 2021

Having a diabetic canine made me very aware of what causes hypoglycemia in dogs and how to treat for hypo episodes. Before diabetes I did know that toy breeds were prone to hypoglycemia, but I never d … read more
Comparing Insulin Types

Comparing Insulin Types

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Jan 12th 2021

Comparing Insulin Types When Lucy was first diagnosed with diabetes, I had no idea that animals could even get diabetes. Her diagnosis certainly opened my eyes to common illnesses that humans and dogs … read more
​The Importance of Spaying Your Diabetic Female Dog

​The Importance of Spaying Your Diabetic Female Dog

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on Nov 17th 2020

The Importance of Spaying Your Diabetic Female Dog We get multiple new members in the group each month that have unspayed diabetic females, so I want to talk about just why it is so important to spay … read more