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The Weighting Game: Canine Weight and the Impact of Diabetes

The Weighting Game: Canine Weight and the Impact of Diabetes

Posted by Michelle Miller-Matlock for PetTest, Certified AAHA Diabetes Educator on 8th May 2025

The Weighting Game: Canine Weight and the Impact of Diabetes When Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and acute pancreatitis she weighed 22 lbs. She was not chunky but it was a “healthier” we … read more
It's the DDO-U's 5th Birthday!

It's the DDO-U's 5th Birthday!

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, Certified AAHA Diabetes Educator on 10th Apr 2025

It’s the DDO-U’s 5th Birthday! The Diabetic Dog Owners University (DDO-U) just turned five years old! When Alicia and I created the course in Google Classrooms and then in Thinkific … read more
Cooking Meats

Cooking Meats

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, Certified AAHA Diabetes Educator on 27th Mar 2025

Cooking Meats  I love cooking and often cook for my dogs, especially after Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis. I wanted to feed quality meals but feeding 100% homemade wasn’t … read more
PetTest Supplements: SUPERior Products for Your Pet

PetTest Supplements: SUPERior Products for Your Pet

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, Certified AAHA Diabetes Educator on 28th Feb 2025

PetTest Supplements: SUPERior Products for Your Pet PetTest has a fabulous line of supplements for your pet whether they are diabetic or not! Every product has been carefully formulated to ensure that … read more
The Eaton Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Value of Planning

The Eaton Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Value of Planning

Posted by Michelle Miller-Matlock, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on 29th Jan 2025

The Eaton Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Value of Planning2025 was off to a great start, we spent several days with friends and dogs up in Mount Shasta. We all had a fabulous time and as expected Ma … read more
The Marvelous Miss Mabel Has a Spay Day

The Marvelous Miss Mabel Has a Spay Day

Posted by Michelle Miller-Matlock, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on 29th Jan 2025

The Marvelous Miss Mabel Has a Spay Day The marvelous Miss Mabel turned one year old on September 29, 2024 and since she is a larger dog I wanted to wait until she was fully grown before having her s … read more
​Product Picks for September 2024

​Product Picks for September 2024

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on 18th Sep 2024

Product Picks for September 2024 This year has flown by, I didn't realize how fast it was going by until I started seeing school supplies ads. I stocked up on supplies for my granddaughter and thoug … read more
Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids

Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on 21st Aug 2024

Canine Nutrition: Essential Amino Acids and Fatty Acids I have learned so much in the past nine years when it comes to canine diabetes and nutrition because of Lucy’s diagnosis. I just realized that … read more
Canine Nutrition: The Essential Vitamins and Minerals

Canine Nutrition: The Essential Vitamins and Minerals

Posted by Michelle for PetTest, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator on 8th Aug 2024

Canine Nutrition:The Essential Vitamins and Minerals Ensuring that dogs receive vitamins and minerals in their diet is crucial for their health and well-being. Just like humans’ dogs require a balan … read more