Emma and Diabetes
Meet Emma, our amazing beautiful chocolate lab, who was diagnosed with diabetes in January 2024. She has shown incredible resilience, overcoming many challenges that come with the condition. With the unwavering support and love from her humans and her brother Coach (litter mate), Emma has tackled the various obstacles diabetes presents for dogs. This page fosters a community of support for fellow fur baby parents navigating K9 diabetes. Please feel free to share your experiences and strategies that help your diabetic K9 thrive each and every day.
Dogs and Diabetes
Emma's signs
Weight loss
Drinking lots of water
Breath having metallic smell
Urinating more often than normal
Acting lethargic
Emma's diabetic journey
Emma was taken to the vet when she was 6 1/2 years old and her blood glucose was 720 and she was diagnosed with diabetes. Emma was put on insulin twice a day and meals twice a day. Emma's meal plan was changed to include less carbs more veggies and brown rice with her dry food. Over the course of the next year Emma encountered many full day vet visits to monitor her glucose. Over the course of time the amount of insulin did increase but since that time she has held steady on the amount of insulin and her weight has increased and is steady. However, diabetes did lead Emma to lose her sight. It hasn't change a day in her life, Emma will be 8 in august she is happy and enjoying life!!
Emma's treats
Emma's diabetes prevented her from eating store bought dog treats. Over time, we experimented with various homemade options, but they negatively impacted her blood glucose levels. After extensive research and collaboration with our veterinarian, we discovered the perfect solution: homemade diabetic dog treats from the Old Dog Cookie Company. Emma absolutely loves these treats, and they align with her diabetic diet, allowing her to enjoy treats with her non-diabetic brother.
Treats specialized for diabetic and arthritic dogs are sold by the Old Dog Cookie Co. These treats have been an absolute game changer for Emma.
Get yours today or contact Hawkes Haven to try a sample. Your furbaby is worth it!!
Old Dog Cookie Co. Story:
THE OLD DOG COOKIE COMPANY STORY BEGAN IN 1996
Jetty, our eight year old pup, developed joint issues and arthritis. This was the beginning of our research into canine nutrition. Working with the veterinary community, we developed an herbal based treat to support proper joint function and help with her symptoms of arthritis. Our journey with Jetty led us to believe that quality natural and organic ingredients combined with gentle healing herbs would give her a better life...and it did.
At age 11, Jetty developed diabetes as a result of Lyme’s disease. We were already making diabetic cookies, and these helped in stabilizing her blood sugar levels and provided a reward following insulin shots. She shared over 16 wonderful years with our family…..walking Maine’s beaches every day and swimming in our cold Atlantic waters.
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We believe that all dogs should have healthy treats. Our Arthritis and Diabetic Dog treats have NO artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. They are made in small batches in the USA with the same high standards that we want in our foods.
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In 2004, shortly after her sweet 16, Jetty’s story ended. Today, Jetty’s “Spirit” is our “Old Dog” and Chief Taste Tester. Spirit continues to demand only the best and highest quality treats. Spirit and her BFF Olive (our daughter’s black lab) have had numerous shoulder and knee (ACL) surgeries over the years. Our Arthritis Relief Treats keep them both enjoying Maine life; swimming, playing ball, and digging in the sand.
That’s our story, because when you treat better, you live better! Our dogs are sure your pup will enjoy our cookies as much as they do.
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Bon Appetite!
Jef and Jetty