Hot Summer Picks
We are in the middle of summer and I thought it would be a good time to post some of my hot summer picks of PetTest products that I love and everyone should have in their arsenal.
When traveling with a diabetic pet, blood glucose levels may need to be checked more often due to stress…even if Fido loves traveling stress can affect blood glucose levels. So ensuring that you have plenty of test strips for your PetTest meter is imperative. PetTest is offering Value Pack Test Strips, they are a great deal and expire September 2026.
If you don’t have a meter kit yet, the PetLink+ Meter Kit is a wonderful meter, it takes a very small sample size of 0.3 μL and has wireless technology. The PetLink+ syncs with the Digital Companion App!
Safety Lancets are a great addition to your diabetes arsenal and make getting a blood sample easy; they are a no-brainer and I get a good blood sample every time I use them.
Advocate Insulated Portable Freezer Pack for Insulin is a great addition and keeps insulin cool and safe. Insulin stays cool for hours with the Advocate Insulated Portable Freezer Pack for Insulin.
If your pet is having a hypoglycemic event and requires simple carbohydrates to bring blood glucose levels up quickly, Energy Boost is a great product to have on hand. It comes in three gel tubes that can be put in your pocket if you go for a walk or hike.
I rave about Gastro Comfort and have gifted it to family members with pets. Any time one of my dogs has gastrointestinal upset from getting into something they shouldn’t have (puppy Mabel at a wild mushroom that wasn’t toxic but causes GI upset) Gastro Comfort comes to the rescue. It coats the gastrointestinal tract and aids in getting the GI tract back to normal. Many people use it who have diabetic dogs with chronic pancreatitis daily with great results.
Eye health is important, especially with our diabetic dogs because excess glucose is converted into sorbitol in the eyes by certain enzymes. Sorbitol then binds to the lens and causes cataracts. Adding an eye supplement to your pet’s daily regiment is an important step in overall eye health. PetTest offers Ocupet in two sizes, AstroPet OCUPET Eye Supplement for Small to Medium Dogs and All Cats, and AstroPet OCUPET Eye Supplement for Medium to Large Dogs.
Note: AstroPet supplements are the same trusted products from PetTest. They are made in the USA, human-grade ingredients, and diabetic pet safe!
Diabetic pets are prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to the kidneys filtering out excess glucose into the bladder. Glucose breeds bacteria, so when blood glucose levels are higher the chance of a UTI increases. D-Mannose with Cranberry is a great addition and can be safely given to our diabetic pets.
Cannot travel with a dog without poop bags! These poop bags are biodegradable and come with a cute poop bag holder.
This Silicone Dog Lick Pad for Distraction/Anxiety is fabulous for a cool treat or if you need to distract them. A dab of plain Greek yogurt or meat baby food spread on the lick pad keeps them happily busy!
Bug bites and mild skin irritations happen, especially during the summer. The PetTest Colloidal Silver for Dogs Only is a great addition and helps soothe irritated skin.
Well those are my hot summer picks! I hope everyone is having a great summer and staying cool, we have had some odd summer weather and hopefully the balance of the summer is uneventful.
Product links:
Value Pack Test Strips: PetTest Foil Wrapped Strip Box - Value Pack 100 Count (Exp. Sept. 2026)
PetLink+ Meter Kit: PetTest PetLink+ Meter Kit - INCLUDES 25 TEST STRIPS
21-gauge Safety Lancets: Advocate PetTest Safety Lancets - 21G x 2.4mm (100/box)
Advocate Insulated Portable Freezer Pack for Insulin: Advocate Insulated Portable Freezer Pack for Insulin
Energy Boost for Pets: NEW Energy Boost for Pets - Now with B-12 & Antioxidants
Gastro Comfort for Small to Medium Dogs and All Cats: Gastro Comfort for Small Dogs & Cats
Gastro Comfort for Medium to Large Dogs: Gastro Comfort for Large Dogs
AstroPet OCUPET for Small to Medium Dogs and All Cats: OCUPET Eye Supplement for Small to Medium Dogs and All Cats
AstroPet OCUPET for Medium to Large Dogs: OCUPET Eye Supplement for Medium to Large Dogs
D-Mannose with Cranberry: PetTest D-Mannose Supplement (90 Capsules)
Poop Bags: Eco-Friendly Premium Compostable Poop Bags with Dispenser
Silicone Dog Lick Pad: Silicone Dog Lick Pad for Distraction/Anxiety
Colloidal Silver for Dogs Only: Colloidal Silver Spray
Until next time stay comfy, don’t stress and you got this!
Michelle Miller-Matlock
AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator
Founder/Administrator of DDO: Diabetic Dog Owners University
Administrator of Diabetic Dog Owners on Facebook
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Do you need a blood glucose meter kit for your diabetes arsenal? There are two meters you can choose from, the PetTest Classic and the PetLink+ meter that has wireless technology and works seamlessly with the Digital Companion App.
USA links:
PetTest Classic Meter Kit: https://shoppettest.com/pettest-meter-kit/
PetLink+ Meter Kit: https://shoppettest.com/petlink-plus-meter-kit-includes-25-test-strips/
PetTest link: https://shoppettest.com/
Canada links:
PetTest Classic Meter Kit: https://pettest.ca/pettest-meter-kit/
PetLink+ Meter Kit: https://pettest.ca/pettest-petlink-meter-kit-includes-25-test-strips/
PetTest link: https://pettest.ca/
UK links:
PetTest Classic Meter Kit: https://pettest.uk/pettest-meter-kit-includes-25-test-strips/
PetLink+ Meter Kit: https://pettest.uk/pettest-petlink-meter-kit-includes-25-test-strips/
PetTest link: https://pettest.uk
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