Guides
Each one is short enough to read on your phone, even in the vet’s waiting room.
I'm an owner, not a vet. This is not veterinary advice, so check anything medical with your own vet.
Starting out with a diabetic dog
From the diagnosis to a settled routine: what the tests mean, what to ask before you go home, how insulin and supplies work, and what the first weeks really look like.
About 13 min
GuideDaily routine for a diabetic dog: meals, insulin and walks
How to run a diabetic dog's day around your vet's written plan: meal and insulin times, giving the injection, storing insulin, late or doubled shots, travel and sharing the care.
About 13 min
GuideHome testing, glucose curves and notes for your vet
Checking your diabetic dog at home: choosing a meter, getting a drop of blood, curves, sensors, urine strips and notes your vet can use.
About 16 min
GuideFeeding a diabetic dog: food and routine
Picking a food, keeping meals the same, treats, fussy days, and when a dog who won't eat needs a call to your vet.
About 16 min
GuideWhen the day goes wrong: urgent help
How to spot an emergency or a low, what to do first, what to tell the vet, and which answers only your own vet can give.
About 13 min
GuideOther health problems, ageing and end of life in diabetic dogs
Daily life, weight and walks, eyes, other illnesses and medicines, getting older and the end of life, with what to watch for and when to call your vet.
About 16 min
GuideWorking with your vet and getting support
How to find the right vet, get the most from check-ups, handle second opinions and mixed advice, and look after yourself while you care for a diabetic dog.
About 11 min