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mike gregory - Posted - 06/02/2020: 11:44:24
Other than the $24 blood test meter, is there any way to test a dog's urine for diabetes?
Like a test strip to dip in the urine.
(First person to suggest a TASTE TEST gets a swat upside the head with an unfretted SQUARED EEL neck!)
banjomary74 - Posted - 06/02/2020: 11:48:44
Taste test!
C'mon, I DARE you to get within Derringer range of me, with any kind of club in your hand!
(OK, really, Mike posted this specifically to ask about MY dog.)
BrooksMT - Posted - 06/02/2020: 11:56:20
I searched google, phrase was: home test dog diabetes
This brought up several home test kits, hope it helps (and I hope your dog is just fine).
Owen - Posted - 06/02/2020: 12:26:12
.... not a urine test.... but with a little tweaking.... maybe the dog can do a DIY: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_alert_dog Yer welcome. 
[...and I trust somebody will be more helpful than I am.]
banjomary74 - Posted - 06/02/2020: 14:40:51
Thank you, gentlemen!
On behalf of Mooch.
Paul R - Posted - 06/02/2020: 15:03:31
"Testing dog for diabetes"
That's what Banting and Best used when they discovered unsulin - testing dogs.
steveh_2o - Posted - 06/02/2020: 15:15:28
Watch the spot on the ground where he pees.
...
If the pee
attracts the bees
then the dog
got di-bee-tees
...
I actually don't know but a couple years ago I self diagnosed myself this way. (I live waaay out in the country).
Sure enough when I had it checked my blood sugar was up there. So far I am managing it with my diet.
oh...
Taste Test!
(you said the first person)
Bum Ditty Brendan - Posted - 06/02/2020: 20:12:31
Ask a friend if they know any dogs with diabetes.
If they say no, and they know your dog, you are good to go.
Edited by - Bum Ditty Brendan on 06/02/2020 20:13:28
raybob - Posted - 06/02/2020: 22:06:35
Observe for the 3 P’s of diabetes. I don’t know if an abnormal reading on a urine dipstick meant for humans would tell you much about dogs. But a high blood glucose is going to bring out the 3 P’s. If the dog is lethargic or smells like fingernail polish remover take it in.
