Clinical Resources & Provider FAQs
Supporting your practice with validated species-specific technology and seamless data management for diabetic patients.
Why is species-specific calibration necessary for canine and feline patients?
Clinical Rationale: Accurate management requires accounting for physiological differences in blood composition. In dogs and cats, approximately 93% of glucose is carried in the plasma, compared to roughly 58% in humans. Because human meters are calibrated for human physiology, they consistently under-report glucose levels in pets. All PetTest meters utilize validated algorithms for both dogs and cats, ensuring results are calibrated to the specific species for more reliable clinical decision-making.
Does the PetTest system require manual calibration?
Answer: Our glucose test strips are manufactured with tight tolerances that do not require manual coding. This eliminates a major source of user error for clients during at-home monitoring. For the high-sensitivity blood ketone strips used with the PetTest OnTarget meter, manual coding is utilized to ensure professional-grade accuracy for ketone detection. PetTest OnTarget blood glucose test strips do not require coding.
How can I improve client compliance for pets sensitive to testing?
Answer: Needle phobia is a common barrier to compliance. We offer the PetTest Genteel Painless Lancing Device, which uses patented vacuum technology and depth control to draw blood from various sites without reaching pain nerves. This significantly improves patient comfort and ensures more consistent data collection for your records.