Library of Blogs: Diabetic Dogs
PetTest has an extensive library of blogs dedicated to diabetic dogs and today we are updating the blog library. You can peruse through this library and see that just about every topic about diabetic dogs has been written. Links have been attached to each blog for quick access.
New blogs are written and published weekly and if you click on the BLOG tab on the PetTest website it will take you to all blogs.
If you don't see a topic that you are interested in, please send us an email to: ecommerce@pharmasupply.com and we'll see what we can do.
Below is the complete list of blogs for diabetic dogs, enjoy!
| 07/23/2026 | Hot Summer Picks - my product picks of PetTest products for your pets. |
| 06/11/2026 | summer, Summer, SUMMER TIME - tips for staying cool during the summer and cool treats! |
| 05/22/2026 | Pancreatitis: How It Disrupts Your Dog's Body - explanation of what pancreatitis is and what it can do to the body. |
| 05/06/2026 | Super Supplements for Pets! - PetTest and AstroPet supplements for your pet! Diabetic safe, made in the USA with human-grade ingredients. |
| 04/22/2026 | Products and Tips for Getting a Good Blood Sample - if you need help getting a good blood sample, here are tips and products to help you out. |
| 03/30/2026 | Time Change: What to Do - Avoid confusion and stress when dealing with time change and your diabetic pet. |
| 03/30/2026 | Why It's So Important to Test at Home - why it's important to test blood glucose levels at home along with products for testing. |
| 03/25/2026 | March is Pet Poison Prevention Month - Toxic foods, plants, mushrooms, flowers, and household items that you need to keep away from your pet. Includes links to poison control and poison plants/mushrooms ID group on Facebook. |
| 03/17/2026 | Somogyi Effect / Overswing Phenomenon - what it is and how to correct it. |
| 03/12/2026 | Water: The Source of Life - the importance of water for your pets including symptoms of dehydration. |
| 02/12/2026 | Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs - symptoms, breeds predisposed and typical treatment including beneficial supplements for dogs. |
| 12/19/2025 | Happy Holidays! - happy holiday blog including common toxic plants and foods for dogs and cats. |
| 12/19/2025 | Christmas Sale 2025 - a presentation and checklist of the PetTest Christmas Sale 2025. |
| 11/24/2025 | Black Friday Sale 2025 - Product list of PetTest products on sale for Black Friday 2025! |
| 11/14/2025 | World Diabetes Day - The History and Acheivements in Diabetes Mellitus - The acheivements made in diabetes, including a brief history. |
| 09/29/2025 | PULSAR - Taurine Supplement for Heart Health - New supplement from PetTest and their affliate Astro Pet Product and why PULSAR is so beneficial for dogs and cats. |
| 08/29/2025 | The Digital Age and Our Pets - The good and bad of the digital age. |
| 06/23/2025 | Cool Tips for a Safe & Happy Summer With Your Dog - Tips on keeping your dog cool along with safety details. |
| 06/17/2025 | We Have Updated the Syinger Finder! - Syringe Finder updated to include the UK. |
| 05/20/2025 | My Product Picks: Travel Edition - Products that PetTest offers that everyone should have, especially when traveling. |
| 05/15/2025 | Update: Canada Post Potential Strike - Details regarding shipping of possible postal strike. |
| 05/08/2025 | The Weighting Game: Canine Weight and the Impact of Diabetes - Learn how and why diabetes can affect a dog's weight and tips on weight gain. |
| 04/10/2025 | The DDO-U's 5th Birthday - All about the Diabetic Dog Owner's University, a free course for learning all about canine diabetes. |
| 03/24/2025 | Cooking Meats - A comprehensive lesson in cooking meats to safe temperatures for your pet. |
| 02/25/2025 | PetTest Supplements: SUPERior Products for Your Pet - Details on PetTest supplements and the benefits for your pet. |
| 01/28/2025 | The Eaton Fire - A Firsthand Account of the Value of Planning - Evacuating during a firestorm and being planned ahead for emergencies. |
| 01/28/2025 | The Marvelous Miss Mabel Has a Spay Day - The experience of spaying your dog and why it is so important to spay a diabetic dog. |
| 12/18/2024 | Christmas Product Guide - a guide of PetTest products along with a printable shopping list. |
| 12/05/2024 | Decoding Canine Diabetes: Part 1 - The answers to common questions after a dog is diagnosed with diabetes along with tips. |
| 11/20/204 | Important Update Regarding Shipping - Information regarding the postal strike and shipping. |
| 11/19/2024 | A Color and Consistency Guide to Dog Vomit - All the info you need on dog vomit. |
| 10/17/2024 | Introducing Gastro Comfort - A new product to help dogs and cats with gastrointestinal issues. |
| 10/17/2024 | Canine Nutrition: Essential Supplements - Supplements that are beneficial for your dog. |
| 10/04/2024 | A Note From The Heart - The effect of Hurricane Helene on PetTest. |
| 09/18/2024 | Product Picks for September 2024 - Supplies to stock up on for your pet. |
| 09/11/2024 | Canine Nutrition: Carbohydrates and Human-grade Foods - Details regarding carbohydrates and human-grade foods for dogs. |
| 08/21/2024 | Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids & Fatty Acids - Information on essential amino acids and fatty acids for dogs. |
| 08/08/2024 | Canine Nutrtion: Essential Vitamins & Minerals - Information regarding essential vitamins and minerals necessary for dogs. |
| 07/24/2024 | The PetLink+ is Here! - The new PetLink+ Meter is here! |
| 07/24/2024 | Maltodextrin: Buyer Beware! - Read ingredients list for maltodextrin, it spikes blood glucose! |
| 06/28/2024 | Dog Days of Summer - Tips and tricks to keep your dog cool during the summer. |
| 05/22/2024 | The Three Most Common Illnesses in Diabetic Dogs - Information on urinary tract infections (UTI), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and pancreatitis. |
| 05/10/2024 | A Walk Down Memory Lane - Some of my favorite blogs including testing videos, the PetTest Syringe Finder and tips for difficult dogs. |
| 04/29/2024 | Diagnostics Part 3: Add-on Tests - explanation of common add-on tests for dogs and cats. |
| 04/08/2024 | Preparing for Emergencies - Printable lists for emergencies/travel along with the new Advocate Insulated Portable Freezer Pack for Insulin. |
| 03/29/2024 | March 2024 Product Picks - A look at some of my favorite PetTest products, new products and a sneak peak of an upcoming product. |
| 03/22/2024 | Diagnostics Part 2: Urinalysis - Breaking down urinalysis tests and the function of each test. |
| 03/12/2024 | Diagnostics Part 1: Blood Work - A breakdown of complete blood count (CBC) and chemistry panel, including functions of each test. |
| 02/29/2024 | Take What You Need! - The importance of self care when you are a caregiver. |
| 02/22/2024 | Pee: All About It! - Information on urine colors along with a chart, common urine issues with dogs and supplies for monitoring urine. |
| 02/08/2024 | Joint Support with Hyaluronic Acid for Dogs & Cats - a brand new product that PetTest is offering with a breakdown of the ingredients. |
| 01/31/2024 | Reading Ingredients - Ingredients that are commonly found in dog supplements and may or may not spike blood glucose. |
| 01/25/2024 | The Scoop on Poop - Poop colors and consistency and what it can mean along with products to help with healthy stools. |
| 01/09/2024 | Questions to Ask When Choosing Pet Insurance - a list of questions to ask when choosing pet insurance. |
| 12/22/2023 | PetTest Christmas Eve Sale Wishlist - products that will be on sale Black Friday along with a printable checklist. |
| 12/18/2023 | Treating Pancreatitis and Preventing Flare-ups - Blog about the functions of the canine pancreas, pancreatitis and treatment and how to prevent flare-ups. |
| 12/06/2023 | Public Service Announcement: Levemir - A PSA about Levemir being discontinued in the USA. |
| 11/21/2023 | PetTest Black Friday Wishlist - Products that will be on sale Black Friday along with a printable checklist. |
| 11/14/2023 | World Diabetes Day - Interesting facts about the discovery of insulin. |
| 11/08/2023 | November is Diabetes Awareness Month - What I (Michelle) have learned about canine diabetes over the past eight years. |
| 10/31/2023 | Happy Halloween! - Pumpkin puree recipe and a link to a chocolate toxicity calculator in case your dog gets into chocolate. |
| 10/26/2023 | The Benefits of Pet Insurance - Explanation of what supplies and supplements pet insurance will cover whether your diabetic dog was insured before or after diagnosis. |
| 10/20/2023 | Steps for Managing Canine Diabetes - The reasons behind testing blood glucose, urine for ketones and UTI's and feeding low-fat diet. |
| 10/20/2023 | Tips for Multiple Caregivers - Tips for keeping everyone in the house that takes care of diabetic dogs updated with feeding and insulin injections and info on what to do if dog is double dosed with insulin. |
| 10/06/2023 | My Product Picks for October 2023 - Some of my favorite PetTest products: Energy Boost, Meter Kit, Test Strips, U40 syringes and more! |
| 10/06/2023 | Energy Boost for Pets - Bring blood glucose levels up quickly and safely using Energy Boost for Pets. |
| 09/28/2023 | Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips - How to fill PetTest blood glucose test strips and a close-up of what test strips look like when unused and used. |
| 09/22/2023 | Supplements: Head to Tail - A thorough list of supplements safe for your diabetic dog. |
| 09/15/2023 | Puppies with Diabetes - The difference between care for a puppy with diabetes vs. an adult diabetic dog along with an interview of someone with a diabetic puppy. |
| 09/05/2023 | Introducing the PetTest Syringe Finder - an interactive tool to help choose the proper syringes for your diabetic dog or cat. |
| 08/24/2023 | CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitoring, The Pros and Cons - An explanation of what the continuous glucose monitoring system is along with the pros and cons of using it for dogs. |
| 08/10/2023 | The Difficult Dog - Tips on testing and injecting your difficult diabetic dog. |
| 08/03/2023 | Product Spotlight August 2023 - Products that you should have in your diabetes arsenal. |
| 08/03/2023 | The Heat is On - Tips for keeping your diabetic dog cool, treat ideas and symptoms and first aid for heat exhaustion or heat stroke. |
| 07/19/2023 | Human-grade Dog Food - A breakdown of popular human-grade dog foods and specific foods that are acceptable for diabetic dogs. |
| 07/14/2023 | Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs - looking at what essential fatty acids are why dogs need them. |
| 07/07/2023 | Life with a Diabetic Dog - Realizing that life with a diabetic dog is not hard once you adjust to the new routine. |
| 06/23/2023 | The Benefits of Bone Broth - The benefits of giving your dog bone broth and recipes. |
| 06/15/2023 | Getting Ready for Summer - tips on how to keep your diabetic calm and cool during the summer. |
| 06/07/2023 | Introducing the DDO-U Thinkific App - An introduction and tutorial of the DDO-U Thinkific app. |
| 06/01/2023 | Probiotics for Your Dog's Health - Why probiotics are so good for your dog's gut health along with what certain probiotics help with. |
| 05/25/2023 | Product Spotlight May 2023 - Products that PetTest offers and should be in your diabetic arsenal. |
| 05/19/2023 | Meal Toppers for Your Diabetic Dog - Reasons why a diabetic dog may not want to eat and toppers to add. |
| 05/04/2023 | PetTest Around the World - A list of distributors of PetTest products. |
| 04/26/2023 | OCUPET for Your Dog's Eye Health - Introducing OCUPET along with a breakdown of ingredients. |
| 04/12/2023 | Prepped and Ready to Go - Being prepared to evacuate during an emergency. |
| 03/23/2023 | Product Spotlight: March 2023 - Products that should be in your diabetes arsenal. |
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Until next time... Enjoy the recap of all of the blogs that we have shared so far. And don't forget that if you have a suggestion please shoot an email to: ecommerce@pharmasupply.com.