Shouldn't this be 8.1 Bbps HBR3?
It can do 4K@60Hz and HDR turned on.
I have a similar issue. I have an RX 470 on 19.2.2 in Windows 7 x64 and a new AOC AG273QCX which should support 2560x1440 @ 144 Hz and 10 bpc. However I can only get it to run at 2560x1440 @ 144 Hz and 8 bpc or 2560x1440 @ 120 Hz and 10 bpc. I'm using the cable supplied in the box. I can only ever see 4x 5.4 Gbps lanes in use via Radeon Settings. This correlates to DP 1.2, and not the HBR3 mode available on DP 1.3 and above.
However the speed is the same as with HDMI 4x5.4 Gbps. I do now have the option to change to 10bpc, but it doesn't stick.
I do run a dual monitor setup with some smaller less capable monitor, maybe this is the issue.
Have you installed the ICC profile for your monitor disi ? This is something I had to do with my LG displays. Though I do not have a 144hz monitor... Maybe try adding the ICC profile from your monitor's website. This is sort of a task in and of itself that not a lot of people do - generally, they just toss that disc that came with the monitor aside and call it good. Plug and play, right? Windows 10 updates have been ill managed when it comes to fetching these color profiles from updates.
mudkips, that desired resolution and refresh rate are supported by HDMI 2.0 standard, have you tried an HDMI cable instead? - HDMI would not support the 10 bit depth, however. Related to this recommendation, I've looked all over the AOC website regarding your monitor and cannot find where it supports 10 bit color. I'm only seeing where it supports 16.7 million colors, and that's not 10 bit. Monitor nerds website says otherwise, but the official website does not indicate this. Are you able to get 10 bpp at lower refresh rates or what? And another thing, just in general, from my experience, you might have to jump through a hoop or two to enable Freesync on some displays, even the ones that have it on out of the box - is Radeon telling you that it's on. Or are you telling windows to go to a specific refresh rate in the adapter option?
I have two different 10 bit monitors myself, and they're not true 10 bit panels, they're 8bit+2bit FRC or A-FRC. Radeon Settings didn't see 10 bit color until I installed those color profiles from the manufacturer's website. At this time, Radeon settings is showing me all the correct specs and color settings for the monitors - what it does not show me is the freesync range as conveyed by the manufactures when it comes to available display modes via the adapter options. This is just something I'll have to look up for gameplay + radeon chill or target frame rate control. So, a note about one of my monitors, the LG 27uk600 - it supports HDR/WCG, and it looks amazing when viewing HDR content - but the picture adjustments are locked down like you wouldn't believe because that monitor only has a 1.2DP in the back. I found that getting the 10 bit working and setting my color preferences close to REC709 color was much more visually beneficial than the HDR setting on that monitor.
So I'm getting 4k60 10 bit with and without HDR/WCG frills and that link speed is still saying 5.4 Gb/s - because that's only as much as it needs for that signal. So, disi, do you have a 5k+ 10 bit display to plug in? - that would overwhelm the link speed need. The link speed is only ever going to be 5.4 per lane until you need the HBR3 speed. It's an energy saving / error reduction methodology at work here.
I mean, there could be a workaround for the physical hardware, some monitors have super-resolution where you can send a higher resolution that supported and it will down scale it. This could test the link speed for HBR3 availability.
It's an 8-bit panel physically, with FRC for 10-bit input support.
I can get 10 bpc to stick at 120 Hz or lower, or at 144 Hz with chroma sub sampling).
Basically, everything up to the DP 1.2 limit works. Anything beyond it does not.
Sounds like you're limited by the DP 1.2 interface on your monitor.
The monitor supports DP 1.4, and I've confirmed this via the manual and AOC support.
It fails all logic, but you might try a shorter cable if possible. It might be a bandwidth limit for a given length or a bad cable - it doesn't solve the OP's issue.
Other than that, you should still be able to get that refresh rate and bit depth with HDMI 2.0, that monitor supports freesync on both ports.
Otherwise, All I'm seeing is conflicting information on the AOC website. Maybe it can have it's frimware updated, I do not know.
It still switches back to 8bpc itself on 4K, 2K and HD.
With the second monitor disconnected it shows the same behaviour.
Wonder if there are some settings on the monitor OSD that may be effecting the problem. That model has A B.I. button Wonder what that does.


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City's new Business Development Director will lead economic recovery program
The city's new Business Development Director will focus on retaining jobs and growing businesses following Electrolux's closure announcement.
City's new Business Development Director will lead economic recovery program The city's new Business Development Director will focus on retaining jobs and growing businesses following Electrolux's closure announcement. Check out this story on sctimes.com: https://www.sctimes.com/story/money/2019/03/05/st-cloud-business-development-director-lead-economic-recovery/3067975002/
Anna Haecherl, Saint Cloud Times Published 7:08 p.m. CT March 5, 2019
St. Cloud Business Development Director Jennifer Erickson is pictured Tuesday, March 5, at St. Cloud City Hall. (Photo: Dave Schwarz, dschwarz@stcloudtimes.com)
ST. CLOUD — The city of St. Cloud has hired a Business Development Director after it was granted federal funding to assist in retaining jobs and growing businesses following Electrolux's closure announcement.
Jennifer Erickson started her new position Monday and will facilitate a two-year economic recovery coordinator program.
Erickson has experience in both the private and public sectors, having worked in a variety of industries and state government. She most recently worked for Greater MSP, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership.
"This is about the community's economic recovery from losing it's second-largest private employer and making that transition into other successful targeted businesses and industries going forward."
Cathy Mehelich, St. Cloud Economic Development Director
"This project is focused on community recovery," said Cathy Mehelich, the city's Economic Development Director. "This is about the community's economic recovery from losing it's second-largest private employer and making that transition into other successful targeted businesses and industries going forward."
More: Electrolux in St. Cloud: One year after announcement, workers and city prepare for closure
Roughly 58 percent of the funding for the $195,000 economic recovery project comes from the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance Program, which provides grants to regions experiencing adverse economic changes. The city applied for the grant in July and was awarded $112,858 in October.
The rest comes from a $50,000 commitment from Electrolux and additional matching funds provided by Stearns County, CentraCare, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation.
One of Erickson's first projects will be kicking off a target industry analysis and conducting research on the area's workforce and potential for strong industries that could be a good fit for Central Minnesota moving forward.
St. Cloud Business Development Director Jennifer Erickson. (Photo: Dave Schwarz, dschwarz@stcloudtimes.com)
"We're really looking at where we want to be as the world changes and the economy changes," Erickson said. "What assets do we have here that could be built upon to kind of take that next step for future industries."
More: WACOSA executive director says Electrolux loss will be "devastating" to organization
A draft of the industry analysis, which will guide the director's work, is expected to be completed within the next two to three months. Funding for the analysis is provided by the St. Cloud Economic Development Authority outside of the grant.
Simultaneously, Erickson will build relationships with existing St. Cloud corporations headquartered outside of Minnesota.
"We've identified the opportunity to enhance and expand our outreach to the corporations that are based outside of the state of Minnesota but have St. Cloud branch locations," said Mehelich. The city has identified 13 of its 30 largest employers that are headquartered outside of the state to target as potential business expansions and developments.
"Working with all of these partners and trying to manage all of these pieces and move things forward at the same time is what's really exciting about this."
Jennifer Erickson, St. Cloud Business Development Director
The new director will also coordinate with workforce partners and assist the city in property negotiations with Electrolux regarding the future use of their building. Mehelich said an additional grant from the federal EDA could support capital investments for enhancing workforce training programs.
"It's rare that you have a chance to work on all of these various aspects all at the same time," Erickson said. "Working with all of these partners and trying to manage all of these pieces and move things forward at the same time is what's really exciting about this."
More: Could a grant-funded Economic Recovery Coordinator help retain jobs in St. Cloud?
Erickson said she ultimately wants to use the two-year program that came out of bad circumstances as an advantage and an opportunity to advance the region as a whole, even
"This really has turned into kind of a catalyst for this region to develop and change as needed," Erickson said.
"Appliance manufacturing was our second-largest private employer in St. Cloud," said Mehelich. She says the question now is: "How do we make that transition into the future?"
Have a tip about business news in the St. Cloud area? Contact Anna at ahaecherl@stcloudtimes.com or 320-259-3662. Follow Anna on Twitter @AnnaHaecherl.
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I wasn't planning on teaching the Sensational Crochet Squares class until January, but it's had a great reception, so I'm running it again, which means there is just time to catch it before the Christmas break. If you have kids in school, this is an excellent chance to grab a bit of 'me time' before the chaos hit! Click here to book.
This is an excellent course which received brilliant feedback. It's project based, as you work through basic squares which you can join together to make bags, blankets, scarves, cushion covers, or '70s waistcoats! Through making the squares, you will learn, amongst other things: basic stitches, changing colour, working 'in the round', joining techniques, and pattern reading skills. It's on for 3 weeks, so there's plenty of time to take it away, have a go on your own, and bring questions the following week.
It will be on both a Monday and Tuesday, to accommodate everyone! The course is 3 weeks, and tuition is £30 when you bring your own materials (or I can bring you a kit). The price will rise in the new year.
To book, just let me know how many of you are coming, on which day, and leave me a contact number. I'll phone or email you as soon as your place is confirmed.
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Q: QMouseEvent' object has no attribute 'pos' I'm having some problems here with PyQT6 while i try to move a image label trought the screen.
I'm trying to move a label that is in a Scrollabel Area to a frame, and i get the following error: "PyQT6: 'QMouseEvent' object has no attribute 'pos' "
Here is the code:
class DraggableLabel(QLabel):
    def init(self, parent, image):
        super(QLabel, self).init(parent)
        pixmap = QPixmap(image)
        pixmap = pixmap.scaled(120, 120)

        self.setPixmap(pixmap)
        # self.show()

    def mousePressEvent(self, event):
        if event.button() == Qt.MouseButtons.LeftButton:
            # print('Evento: ', event.screenPos())
            self.drag_start_position = event.pos()

    def mouseMoveEvent(self, event):
        if not (event.buttons() & Qt.MouseButtons.LeftButton):
            return
        if (event.pos() - self.drag_startposition).manhattanLength() < QApplication.startDragDistance():
            return

        drag = QDrag(self)
        mimedata = QMimeData()
        mimedata.setText(self.text())
        mimedata.setImageData(self.pixmap().toImage())

        drag.setMimeData(mimedata)
        pixmap = QPixmap(self.size())
        painter = QPainter(pixmap)
        painter.drawPixmap(self.rect(), self.grab())
        painter.end()
        drag.setPixmap(pixmap)
        drag.setHotSpot(event.pos())
        drag.exec(Qt.CopyAction | Qt.MoveAction)

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Traceback:
PS C:\Users\doug\Projetos> & C:/Python/python.exe c:/Users/doug/Projetos/main.py
qt.gui.imageio: libpng warning: iCCP: known incorrect sRGB profile
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "c:\Users\doug_\Projetos\lib\sys_functions.py", line 25, in mousePressEvent
    self.drag_start_position = event.pos()
AttributeError: 'QMouseEvent' object has no attribute 'pos'

A: Qt6 has refactored the event inputs API to adapt to new technologies (read https://www.qt.io/blog/input-events-in-qt-6 for more information) so it has introduced new base classes such as QSinglePointEvent from which QMouseEvent inherits that have the position() method that returns the position of the event (in this case the mouse). Even so, Qt6 has the pos() method that is redundant but is maintained for compatibility but it seems that PyQt6 has eliminated it which seems like a bug since PySide6 still maintains it having compatibility with Qt6. So in this case you should use position() instead of pos().

A: I found and modified a similar piece of PyQt5 code, author = "Deokyu Lim", to PySide6:
    def mouseMoveEvent(self, e: QMouseEvent):

        if e.buttons() != Qt.RightButton:
            return

        mime_data = QMimeData()
        mime_data.setData("application/hotspot",
                          b"%d %d" % (e.position().x(), e.position().y()))

        drag = QDrag(self)

        drag.setMimeData(mime_data)

        pixmap = QPixmap(self.size())
        self.render(pixmap)
        drag.setPixmap(pixmap)

        drag.setHotSpot(e.position().toPoint() - self.rect().topLeft())
        drag.exec(Qt.MoveAction)

And e.position() had the wrong signature in PySide6 and required to be e.position().toPoint() for the code to be acceptable and function.  As I haven't earned the comment privilege, I have added this answer.  Maybe this isn't correct but the solution above appeared to work correctly and may be helpful to others.

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I am a Class teacher at Dean Park Primary School in Edinburgh, currently teaching P1/2 (age 5 and 6). We have recently done a whole topic on Scotland and one of the things we did was a Scottish Artist study where we looked at some of your paintings and tried to achieve a similar effect by ourselves. We were also looking at Katie Morag stories and the children thought that some of your paintings reminded them of what the Isle of Struay might look like! I know that you are most likely very busy and have probably been sent lots of pictures before but I thought it might be nice to send you some of their work to have a look at as they really enjoyed looking at your work and took a lot of pride in theirs. I apologise that the pictures arent very clear, I do have individual pictures of each of the children's paintings but I thought that might be a bit much to send!
We also watched a few videos to learn about your expressive painting style and very much enjoyed watching a video of you discussing your favourite Scots words. The children are now very keen on using the word 'Bumfle' and perhaps more so in asking to go to the cludgie!


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Architexturez: In-Enaction
A Guide to Architects' Mundane and Monumental Graves
Commentary — Allison Meier, Hyperallergic, 08th June 2017
Henry Kuehn on Architect Memorial Sites at Graceland Cemetery
While Goff's gravestone, through its shape and material, references his organic modernist work, many of the sites in Kuehn's book are indistinct, plain, or sometimes nonexistent. Charles and Ray Eames, for example, have no individual markers at their family plot in St. Louis; Philip Johnson's ashes were scattered at a rose garden across from his Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. By concentrating on the graves of architects, Kuehn is considering what people who dedicated their careers to design chose as their own final statements. "It seems strange that these great architects, who created landmark structures during their lives, put so little thought into how they would be memorialized for time eternal," Kuehn writes in a preface. "Apparently most of these architectural giants, like most of us ordinary people, either did not feel like dealing with death or felt that a lasting memorial for them was not important." ... Goff is one of over 200 architects whose posthumous fates are featured in Henry H. Kuehn's Architects' Gravesites: A Serendipitous Guide. The compendium of tombs, recently published by the MIT Press, was initially self-published in a smaller edition as a passion project by the retired medical industry executive. Although it includes some international names, the focus is on architects who had an influence in the United States, with Kuehn's own photographs included above brief descriptions of their lives and deaths.
The grave marker for Michael Graves at Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, New Jersey, designed by one of his associates, Donald Strum, based on sketches for an exhibition that Graves's office was preparing at the time of his death © Henry H. Kuehn and the MIT Press
Tags: Artists, Charles and Ray Eames, Design, New Canaan, Connecticut, Visual arts
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Joint Statement on Professional Space by a Group of Architects
Joint Statement on Professional Space by a Group of Architects In Award Controversy - Barefoot Architects, Edited by Anand Bhatt and Gita Dewan Verma. Vol. Aga Khan Award for Architecture. MPISG Aga Khan Award for Architecture. New Delhi: Architexturez Imprints, 2003.
Opinion as received from Advocate S. Ravindra Bhat, 2004
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi vs Ram Kumar Bhardwaj and Ors. on 2 April, 1980
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi vs Ram Kumar Bhardwaj and Ors. on 2 April, 1980, Edited by VS Deshpande. Equivalent citations: 18 (1980) DLT 283. New Delhi: Delhi High Court, 1980.
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Research: A Little Recognition Can Provide a Big Morale Boost
A month after receiving short, hand-signed thank you notes, workers reported feeling significantly more valued by their organization.
Shibeal O'Flaherty,
Michael T. Sanders,
Ashley Whillans
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As organizations large and small face the twin challenges of increasingly strained budgets and burned out workforces, what can managers do to keep employees engaged — without breaking the bank? In this piece, the authors share new research on the power of symbolic awards such as thank you notes, public recognition, and certificates. They find that these simple interventions can significantly improve employee motivation, but clarify that to maximize their effect, it's essential to customize these rewards to your unique context. Specifically, the authors draw on prior research to highlight five key considerations for managers looking to implement symbolic awards: the most impactful messenger, the best timing, whether to make it private or public, attention to detail, and the importance of starting small. While these interventions are no substitute for fair monetary compensation, especially when cash is limited, symbolic awards can go a long way to demonstrate your appreciation for your employees and keep spirits high.
As we enter into the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, frontline public sector workers such as healthcare professionals, teachers, and social workers are under more strain than ever. At the same time, organizations in every industry are being forced to downsize and restructure, meaning they've got less cash in the bank to support an increasingly burned out workforce. In these trying times, what can managers do to keep their employees motivated?
To answer this question, we conducted a series of studies in collaboration with the non-profit What Works for Children's Social Care, examining the impact of light-touch, cost-effective interventions designed to promote the overall happiness of social workers. While many organizations (especially in the private sector) have traditionally used monetary incentives to boost employee morale and performance, recent research suggests that symbolic awards — interventions such as congratulatory cards, public recognition, and certificates — can significantly increase intrinsic motivation, performance, and retention rates. As such, we were interested in measuring the impact of symbolic awards that demonstrated the organization's appreciation and respect for employees without offering cash incentives.
While past research has started to outline these benefits through surveys and lab experiments conducted with college students, most of the field research on this topic has been conducted in the private sector. That work is helpful, but it may not be fully applicable to the non-profit and public sector organizations that employ many of the frontline workers most impacted by the pandemic. Research suggests that employees in fields such as health care, social work, and education tend to be more motivated to do work that has a positive impact on others, to place a higher value on social recognition, and to be less motivated by salary than their private sector counterparts, meaning that financial incentives may be less effective and symbolic recognition may be especially important to support these workers.
To better understand the effectiveness of symbolic recognition for public sector employees, we ran a study looking at the impact of sending social workers personalized letters of appreciation to their home addresses. We randomly assigned half of the social workers to receive letters from their direct managers, while the other half did not receive a letter.
The letters contained two sentences of positive feedback: The first sentence was selected from a menu of options such as, "your work has consistently had a positive impact on the children you work with" and "your continued dedication and hard work makes children and families in the region better off every day," and the second sentence was written by the manager themselves. In this way, we ensured that the letters were reasonably standardized but still personalized.
What did we find? One month after this simple intervention, the social workers who received a letter reported feeling significantly more valued, more recognized for their work, and more supported by their organization than those who didn't receive a letter. There were also positive (though not quite statistically significant) impacts on subjective wellbeing, belonging, intrinsic motivation, and sickness absence rates for social workers who received letters.
In addition, prior research suggests that helping employees feel more valued and supported is important not just for those individual employees' wellbeing, but also for the organization as a whole. Studies have shown that when employees are more satisfied with their organization, they are more productive and less likely to leave, and that recognizing and empowering employees can increase motivation and improve performance across the organization.
Clearly, symbolic interventions can be effective. But to maximize their impact, it's important to customize these efforts to your organization's unique context. Research suggests that there are a few key factors managers should consider when trying out low-cost symbolic awards:
One of the most important considerations is who the award will come from. Management should consider where there might be current gaps in feedback — perhaps employees do not interact much with the beneficiaries of their work, or with senior leaders in their organizations — and should prioritize notes of appreciation from these groups. Especially when interaction is limited due to remote work, studies suggest that positive feedback from key stakeholders is likely to be particularly essential to keep socially-driven employees motivated.
It is also important to think about when the symbolic gesture is likely to make the biggest impact. For employees whose daily workflows have become increasingly stressful and unpredictable during the pandemic, daily recognition of the impact of their work could well be effective, while in other environments, daily feedback may start to feel forced or repetitive. In addition, research on the Fresh Start effect suggests that recognizing your employees can be particularly impactful at key temporal landmarks. For example, a thank you note sent at the start of a new quarter or positive feedback delivered at the conclusion of a major project can serve as a booster shot of motivation when employees need it most.
Private feedback is appropriate in some situations, but public recognition — such as awarding certificates during a team meeting — can often be a cost-effective way to motivate the entire team. Public recognition can feel more impactful to the recipient, and it can also boost motivation among all employees, including those who aren't recognized themselves. In one field experiment, when thank you cards were publicly awarded to the three top performers in small work groups, researchers found that performance increased not just for the top performers who received the recognition, but for all members of their group. This may be because witnessing a colleague receive accolades could compel other employees to improve their own performance to measure up. However, another study found that recognizing employees publicly led to negative social comparison that reduced performance among non-awardees — so it's important to consider both the positive and negative signals that public awards can send to employees, and adapt your messaging accordingly.
Details Matter
Your employees can tell the difference between a rushed job and genuine appreciation. To make sure your symbolic interventions are well-received, it is important to pay attention to the details. For example, in our studies, the letters of appreciation were signed in ink by a direct manager and mailed to employees' homes. A blanket email would no doubt have been much less effective. Another study found that employees were significantly more productive after receiving a physical, non-monetary gift than when they received small financial gifts. Employees reported feeling more valued when they could see that their employer took the time and effort to choose, purchase, and wrap the gift, and so they increased their own efforts in return.
Perhaps most importantly, instituting symbolic awards shouldn't feel like a daunting, Herculean task. The whole point of symbolic awards is that they're cost-effective (typically free!), easy to implement, and can go a long way when done right. If you're not sure where to start, try one of these low-lift ideas:
Write a short, personalized note expressing gratitude for an employee's recent good performance.
Publicly recognize an employee's contributions in your next team meeting.
Hold a morale-building meeting to celebrate your team's successes.
Effective symbolic awards must be designed with a specific workplace context in mind. What might be effective in one environment — such as for social workers, teachers, or among public-sector employees more generally — might not translate to other contexts. Furthermore, our research should not be misconstrued to suggest that symbolic awards could take the place of fair monetary compensation. Indeed, in many cases, research has shown that financial incentives can be an effective motivator.
But especially when budgets are strained, non-cash rewards offer an appealing and effective alternative to traditional incentives. Moreover, research has shown that even when funds are available, financial rewards can sometimes come at a cost to the organization's culture. For example, one study found that in some public sector organizations, merit bonuses actually reduced motivation and morale due to a widespread perception that the performance levels needed to earn the incentive were nearly impossible for many employees to achieve.
In contrast, our research suggests that simple, symbolic interventions such as thank you notes can also make a real impact — without the potential downsides of cash rewards, and with little to no cost to the employer. During these exceptionally challenging and stressful times, a bit of appreciation can go a long way.
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Shibeal O'Flaherty is a PhD student in Public Policy at King's College London, and a Researcher at What Works for Children's Social Care (WWCSC). Her research applies behavioral science to improve public-sector employee well-being, and she is currently co-leading a research program at WWCSC called 'Happier, Healthier Professionals' to improve the happiness, productivity and retention of public-sector workforces across England.
Michael T. Sanders is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Public Policy at King's College London, Chief Executive of What Works for Children's Social Care, and Academic Lead for the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education. His research focuses on the use of experimental methods to improve public services and outcomes and equalities for young people.
Ashley Whillans is an assistant professor in the negotiations, organizations, and markets unit at the Harvard Business School School and teaches the "Negotiations" and "Motivation and Incentives" courses to MBA students and executives. Her research focuses on the role of noncash rewards on engagement and the links between time, money, and happiness. She is the author of Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time & Live a Happier Life (Harvard Business Review, 2020).


Providing a place for Fido to rest his fuzzy head is key to providing him with a comfy and happy home. However, like people, not all doggos want the same experience when they lay down for a nap.
Some beds are too hard, some are too soft, but eventually, pet owners will find the one that's just right for their little woofer. But with so many out there, how can you start to narrow down your list? Look no further, we've found some of the top options in every category!
This is the bed your pup needs for lounging outside during the sweltering dog days of summer. The off-the-ground design allows for airflow on all sides, keeping dogs cool even when the weather is very warm.
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We know these beds are a bit of an investment, but they are guaranteed to maintain 90 percent of their original shape for 10 years. It's also the highest-rated bed on our list, with nearly 2,800 Amazon reviews and a 4.9-star (!!!) rating.
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This 4-inch orthopedic memory foam bed contours to your dog's body for both comfort and support. If Spot has joint issues, this is definitely a good option.
Do they make this bed in human size? It just looks so cozy!
The OrthoComfort Deep Dish Cuddler is super-soft and cuddly and is designed for comfort. Its high-sides make pets feel secure and the bottom of the bed is made of a durable nylon that resists dirt and moisture. Additionally, it's safe to toss in the washing machine.
Ideal for dogs that love to burrow into blankets and hide under pillows, the Snoozer Cozy Cave provides a safe and comfy sleeping spot.
The inside of the cave is lined with Sherpa fabric, while the outside is composed of microsuede. Additionally, the Cozy Cave's cover is machine washable, so messes aren't a problem.
This simple bed is a comfy spot for your dog to catch some zzz's and relax if you're on the go. The top of this bed is made of a soft microfiber, while the bottom is made of durable nylon.
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If your dog is lucky enough to accompany you on lots and lots of car trips, you definitely want a place for him to snuggle in your car.
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To start, I want to say, stop, take a deep breath. Now, let me say, canine diabetes is not usually a death sentence for a dog. In most cases, diabetic dogs will live a full and healthy life with proper management. My dog, Bender, was diagnosed with Diabetes back in 2007. You would never know he is diabetic.
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the concentration of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes is the result of when a dog's body makes too little insulin or doesn't process insulin properly.
When a dog eats, their digestive system breaks food down into various components, including glucose. The glucose is carried into the dog's cells by insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas. When a dog does not produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin, or cannot utilize it normally, their blood sugar levels elevate. The result is hyperglycemia, an excess of glucose in the bloodstream.
Without insulin, glucose stays in the bloodstream. Prolonged, elevated levels of glucose will cause damage to the organs, eventually leading to death.
At this point there is no cure for canine diabetes. Insulin must be provided through an injection after every meal. The good news is canine diabetes is manageable.
How to Manage Canine Diabetes?
The key to successful diabetes management is quality food, exercise and to get on a schedule that works for you and your dog. Although it is recommend to feed and give a shot afterwards every twelve hours. Some times life just doesn't work that way. For example I feed Bender at 8:00am, shot right after, we go for a 3-4 mile run at 5:00pm. Then dinner at 6:00-6:30pm. This schedule works for us. You might find that you need to go for a walk at 6:00am, food and shot at 7:00am. Then a walk at 7:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm.
The point is having a schedule will help you regulate your dog. After all this time, I know that Bender's glucose levels should be at 80-100 at 8:00am. He will spike up to 180-250 around 1:00pm. After our run at 6:00pm he should be back down to 80-100. Being on this schedule, I can spot check his glucose and know if something isn't right. If at 1:00pm his glucose is 300. I know I will need to adjust his insulin. Same if it is low. Since I'm on a schedule and have taken time to develop a history for his glucose, I can better manage it.
Although I still can manage Bender's diabetes if we aren't on a schedule. It would mean I would have to check his glucose levels more often.
The amount of insulin your dog will require will change. Sometimes daily. So it is best to buy supplies that will allow you to test at home. But no matter what your dog will require a shot of insulin after every meal. There are several different brands/types of insulin out there. I use Walmart/Sam's Club ReliOn N (Novolin N), it is $25/bottle. There is also Vetsulin, Humilin N, and Novolin N. Consult your Vet on which they recommend.
Insulin requirements are usually based on several factors.
Diabetes management is about cause and affect. Every action has a reaction. So keeping to a schedule is very important when it comes to food and exercise.
Food: The food your dog eats directly affects glucose level. It is important to look at ingredients and understand which ingredients will convert to glucose. I suggest finding a dog food that is high in protein, grain free, low in fat, little to no fillers (corn, white rice), little to no non natural preservatives.
Non diabetic friendly food will make it difficult, if not impossible to regulate your dog's diabetes. Everything your dog eats will have a direct impact on their glucose level and insulin needs. No table scraps! Limit treats or find diabetic friendly treats. Quality food will cost more but it will reduce insulin needs and will help keep your dog healthy.
Your Vet might want to change your dog's food to a prescription food such as Hill's Science Diet W/D or Royal Canine. I highly recommend careful consideration and not switching. Although these foods are good, they might not be diabetic friendly.
A 3 miles run once a day.
The amount and type of exercise will depend on your dog and you should consult your Vet to figure out what is recommended for your dog. But the important part is daily exercise.
Outside Factors: Diabetes can also come with other issues that can affect glucose levels and insulin effectiveness. It is important to understand that anything can affect your dog's diabetes. Your stress can cause your dog stress which can affect their diabetes. Or maybe your dog has to go on some medication for a few weeks. The medication can causes changes to insulin needs.
Having a diabetic dog means you will have extra costs. Better food, insulin, needles, glucose testing supplies, extra Vet visits. Click Here for list of common supplies you will need.
A quick note: I have found that sometimes insulin supplies that are for dogs/cats cost more. A good example are syringes/needles. A u100 syringe with a 29g needle is the same whether for a dog or a human. Yet you might find that buying "Canine u100 syringes/needles" cost more.
Do some research and you might find ways to save money.
I would highly recommend purchasing Advocate's PetTest glucose meter or the AlphaTrak II glucose meter. It will save you money in the long run versus going to the Vet to get a glucose check and most importantly allow you to check your dog's glucose levels at home.
From time to time your dog will have low blood sugar. I call it crashing. It can be scary at first but with some quick action your dog will be back to normal in no time. For Bender when he crashes, it is very obvious. The best way to describe it is he acts drunk. He stumbles around, falls down, shakes, runs into walls and doors, he doesn't pay attention (won't respond to his name very well), he can't see very well, he tries to find food or what he thinks is food. His blood sugar is low.
To raise it, I give him some honey (you can also use corn syrup or any other high sugar syrup) followed up with some of his food. How much honey and food you should give depends on your dog. In extreme cases you might have to rub the honey or corn syrup on their gums/lips.
Usually within a few minutes Bender will be back to normal.
Living with a diabetic dog is challenging. There is a lot of information I can't cover in just one post. So please read through the rest of my blog and comments. Feel free to comment or contact me.
Just remember, since your dog can't tell you what's wrong, you have to be strict with managing their diabetes. You have to be strong and have the will power for your dog. It can be the matter of you dog living a full life or passing within 6 months. It also has to be a family effort. I know it is hard to say "no" to those puppy dog eyes but do it from your dog.
Just wanted to add a food to consider. We have been using Dogswell Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea with great results. This food is certified as a low glycemic food.
Crude Fat ((Min) 18.00%) is a bit high but it does look to be a diabetic friendly food. Thanks for the suggestion.
My 11 year old yellow lab Buddy got diagnosed with diabetes about 2 weeks ago. I have been following instructions of the vet and I am not happy with the results. I have transitioned him to Hills W/D. He was 103 lbs and overweight so I have been cutting back his food. He is down to 97 lbs in the last 2 weeks, but his last curve was still between a high of 530 and a low of 245. I am giving him 2 1/2 cups of W/D with a few spoonfuls of low sodium chicken broth to wet it. After complaining to the vet she said stay with this routine for another week and then do a curve again on Sunday and see if his levels are lower. I plan to do that but if they don't come down I need to make a change. Buddy is miserable and suffering. With your years of experience with your dog perhaps you can offer some suggestions or advice? thanks.
I am not a Vet so always consult your Vet before making changes. With that said, a few thoughts, I am not a fan of W/D. It just isn't diabetic friendly and most people do not see good results on it. I saw similar numbers when Bender was on W/D. I could never get him regulated.
I would definitely switch foods to a high quality food like one of the ones I've listed in this post. Just a change in food should help Buddy's numbers to some thing a bit more stable. I would also suggest some light exercise to help Buddy get down to a healthy weight, like a walk around the block twice a day if you aren't doing that now. Talk with your Vet to see what they recommend.
This way, you can adjust Buddy's insulin needs as he gets down to a healthy weight. Plus over time your dog's insulin needs will change.
The two main concerns are getting your dog down to a healthy weight and getting him on a good food. It will take some time but coordinate with your Vet. If they are unwilling to help or unwilling to try different things, find a Vet who will.
Thanks for your reply. I have seen a lot of posts about W/D not being a good choice for diabetic dogs. I will keep him on it till his next curve in about a week at the advice of my vet. But if the numbers don't come down I will tell her that I need to change to something else. I was surprised at the ingredients in W/D. Lots of corn, rice and fillers. He has not had anything but meat and high quality foods in the past.
Yes he is getting 3 or 4 short walks a day so I am exercising him as much as he has energy for but he is lethargic and weak in his hind legs. I started out with a Relion BG test from Walmart and it was terribly inaccurate. I just got an AlphaTRAK2 and it is the best one for home monitoring as far as I can tell so that is what I am using. He started out at 105 lbs but he is down close to 96 now and his target weight for his size is about 80 lbs so I am working on his weight.
I see your list of good foods but they are all the dry kibble and Buddy likes wet stew meat types of food. If I could I would feed him Wellness 95% beef cans and he would be in heaven but straight beef like that is not balanced enough. Is there a list of wet canned foods that you would recommend to mix with the dry? Again thanks for your advice. Poor Buddy really needs to get well.
Thank you so much for this blog. My name is Amanda and my 9 year old Shihtzu Bailey was just diagnosed with Diabetes and what we believe to also be Cushings. She is a once a day eater so in order to get her to eat in the morning as well the evening I have been cooking chicken (plain with either stock to cook it in or just plain water) and a vegetable…sweet potatoes, broccoli, squash, etc. I want to switch her back to her hard food (Blue Buffalo Grain Free Chicken or Lamb) but it will be a process because of the two meals a day thing. She is on insulin (Novolin N – I get it from Walmart as well) and have purchased the Alpha Trak meter so I am on track to be able to have her under control…BUT…She has severe dry eye…no tear production so her eyes are so red and look horribly painful. Her vet has had her on three different ointments for tear production and dry eye as well as something for mending her cornea (she had a surface scratch)…BUT they are not working at all. I just stopped doing them all today to let her eyes have a break and i put a little saline in them and she is actually opening them. She has been keeping then mostly closed. Here is one of my questions…do you or does ANYONE have anything I can do that has worked to help with this problem. I am desperate. Also, we live in Houston and it is hot and muggy…and she has had major back surgery so she doesn't get much if any exercise. When she was first diagnosed she had (within one month) lost 4lbs…she is 15.2 and is not overweight. Also one more thing so you just have an idea of everything we are dealing with…we are not treating cushings at all right now or even worrying about it because we both feel we need to get the insulin in control. Here two curves she had her blood sugar was in the 460 range and only came down to 412 during the day. That was in the very beginning of the diagnosis and we had started her at 5 units (which has now been increased slowly to 7 twice a day)…Sorry this is so long…I just feel desperate. I adore this dog as I am sure most people do and I want to do anything and everything I can to help her .
Bender was on Blue Buffalo Healthy Weight a long time ago. At the time, it was a good food. You might want to look into Wellness Core Grain Free Reduced Fat or something similar.
Hi I have a Siberian husky 10 years old and been seeing many vets in the last five months with no good results. He is on humilin n 18 units twice daily. His sugar looks reasonable only for 6 hours then it goes back to 400. I am feeding him .5 cup of taste of the wild and 1 can of turkey and pea from Costco. I am wondering if wet food is worse on sugar even though it has limited ingredients. I am at a loss of wether to switch insulin at this point or his diet. All the vets have been telling me about high fiber food and wd. I don't want the wd as the first two ingredients are very bad. I get inconsistent blood sugar results with the same amount of food so not sure what is going on. Should I check his sugar level each time before giving insulin shots?
I did try taste of the wild prairie not sure if it made a big difference I am also trying Orijen senior food. How long on a a given food before figuring out what works?
Which Taste of the Wild type are you giving your dog? Which level of costco canned food are you feeding? I am pretty sure they have two levels of dog food. One grain free and one that isn't.
Can you give me your dog's schedule and some numbers?
Do you exercise your dog daily?
I would do: Walk, check glucose levels, feed. So you will know exactly how much insulin to give. Then check glucose levels again after 2-3 hours, and again after 4-5 hours to make sure level are good.
My Simba was diagnosed w. Diabetes in August. We have slowly progressed up to 7 units humulin n twice daily, developing diabetic cataracts and going blind in the meantime. He has undergone surgery and the cataracts were successfully removed and vision has thankfully been restored. BG levels range from 170 to low 400s as per BG curve. He needs to be on specialized food for history of bladder stones – Urinary SO. Vet hesitant to change it. Is there a fiber supplement to add with meals to your knowledge to help me better regulate his Sugars? He is a almost 10y old shih tzu, yorkie mix. Loves his exercise and his symptoms of excessive thirst and urinating have significantly improved, but concerned about BG readings. I purchased alpha track monitor and will be trained as to how to check sugar levels on my own. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I don't have any experience or knowledge about bladder stones. But reading up about it, it seems like food can really help or cause major problems.
What type of bladder stones is your dog getting? It seems like different prescription foods will help depending on the type of stone. Which is why your Vet prescribed Urinary S/O.
I would ask your Vet, what about the Urinary S/O is helpful to reduce bladder stones, what foods will cause bladder stones, and then I would look into foods that are diabetic friendly. It might take some searching but there has to be something out there.
I've been taking my dog in for diabetic curves for the past month and 1/2 and her insulin has increased from 3 to 6 on Novolin.
Her #'s have gone down a little and her low is now at 115 between 4-6 hours after her insulin shot. but her #'s always start at about 500 in the morning and at night before her meal.
shouldn't those fasting #'s be down? Is her #'s always going to be that high and only come down once insulin is given?
My vet doesn't seem to understand my question.
I'm thinking like in humans, glucose levels are down until you eat and then given insulin to keep glucose down. Shouldn't dogs glucose levels be the same? Why is her fasting glucose levels going up all the time?
she is on a low fat, low carb home made food.
She's a 10 year old min pin that's 15 pounds.
I hope you understand what I'm asking….thank you.
What food is your dog eating exactly? Some foods digest faster than others.
Something else to consider would be to take your dog for a walk around 6am and 5-6pm. If your Vet says its ok. Doesn't have to be a long walk, just something to help get your dog's glucose levels down.
This has been very helpful. Our dog was having wild blood sugar swings with all of the canned diabetic dog foods we tried (an we tried them all). So, with the help of our vet, we came up with a recipe that works for him. I make the food in batches for 3 days (6 meals). Essentially it baked skinless chicken breasts (4 whole breasts) that I put in the food processor. I add a can of 100% pure pumpkin (which then makes a pate), 2 tbsp brown rice, half can of salt free peas, 4 boiled carrots (diced) and I add 2 stalks of celery for the fiber content (he tends to get a little constipated). It keeps his blood sugar relatively stable and we almost NEVER have "crashes" anymore. If you buy the breasts at Walmart ($1.99 per lb), it actually works out to be about the same (maybe a little less) than the special diabetic dog food we got from our vet.
Our dog has had diabetes for 3.5 years now, she is 10 years old now. Over the past 6 months we have been working with out vet to get her glucose regulated again. It was crazy high (400-600) all day long. We were inn novolin N and switched to Humulin N. We finally got her regulated just recently but during the last 6 months her cataracts have gotten extremely worse, she is also about 95% deaf.
She just seems to be extremely depressed lately. Her normal routine is to eat breakfast at 6am, shot shortly afterwards then she likes to go lay down. Same routine in the evening at 530pm.
Normally during the day when we are gone she lays on our bed, but I have just started noticing that she isn't jumping up to our high bed anymore and in fact is sleeping downstairs all day. This is not Normal behavior for her!
I was taking her on short walks but she really doesn't seem to enjoy them anymore, her tail is in between her legs and she almost seems more stressed. She also does not like them around feeding time which leaves during the day which of course can't happen Monday thru Friday and not during the heat of the day.
My 9 year old Setter has had diabetes for a year. He's insulin resistant so gets 50 units of insulin twice a day plus or minus a few units depending on his numbers. He eats twice a day, Acana grain free. His blood glucose readings are taken before each meal and at bedtime. His daily readings average: 08/03/17–176; 08/04/17–112; 08/05/17–169; 08/06/17–136.
Question: is 50 units 2xday extremely unusual? Is it hurtful?
Jeff, I switched my dog to Purina Beyond white chicken and egg because I have had. As experience with science diet in the past. Do you have any experience with this food?
I just found out my 10 year old corgi mix has diabetes. My ex was insulin dependent so I have some experience, but how often will I need to check his sugar? The vet didn't say anything about testing, just giving shots so far. Thank you!
If your dog is insulin resistant, you will have to use more insulin. Plus I'm guessing your dog is at least 60lbs, so he will use more insulin because of his size. Food looks good.
I don't have any experience with Purina Beyond white chicken and egg. But looks like a decent food, grain free. If your dog does ok on it, keep feeding.
It depends on you and your dog. I check Bender every couple of weeks because from past experience he doesn't fluctuate much. But other commenters on here say they check before every meal, while others check weekly or every few days.
With Bender when I was trying to get him regulated, I would check him daily until I got him regulated, then back off to every few days, then weekly, then every few weeks.
PS we do the Alpha Tracker too… but she hates it! Poor girl!
not everyone is up for it.
But now, he'd drink a 10gal wash tub dry I think if I let him. How often are people testing once stable. His ears are looking a little pin cushiony. I think the staff at the vets office was having the same difficulty I had to begin. I used a lancet at first and was disappointed, went to 22ga hypodermic. Tried that until I went all the way through and into my finger. I bleed, he didn't. I have found that the lancet works best when the skin is held tight and is 3/16" to 1/4" from the edge. Getting pretty good result on the first or second prick.
Tests where it was off the scale for the Alphatrack II meter. Lowest at the vet was 161. Lowest since coming home was this evening at 9PM, 260 down from 486 at 7AM, after upping to 8U of Humilin N, that was $167 for 10ml at Costco. What are others paying? I have heard it is about a 1/6 the cost in Canada. Do you have to have a prescription in the US?
About the Alphatrack II. I came across a recent review on Amazon where someone bought the Alphatrack but noticed it looked suspiciously similar to the Freestyle Freedom lite meter. He bought one of those. Said it appears identical, packaging and carry case, and same manufacturer. Said the test results are virtually the same. Biggest difference the human version can be found on Amazon for as little as $15 and the test trips for it are about half the price. I hope this might take some sticker shock out of having a diabetic furkid.
Glucose levels are a direct affect from food. So either you are no giving enough insulin or feeding too much food. Osopure grain free looks like a pretty good food. Don't think your dog needs raw lamb on top of her kibble.
Feeding three times a day can help even out glucose levels. Let's say your dog should get 6 cups of food a day. If you feed twice a day that is 3 cups per meal. Maybe this is causing sugar spikes after a few hours. Switching to three times a day would be 2 cups per meal. Which in theory not cause sugar spikes.
But feeding three times a day means 3 insulin shots. And being available to feed three times a day.
I would talk with your Vet about the amount of food you are feeding vs the weight of your dog plus insulin, and see what he/she says.
Your dog will probably drink lots of water until you get him regulated. They drink water to get rid of excess sugar. It really sounds like your dog is not getting enough insulin. Also food will really affect glucose levels and insulin needs. Find a food that is high in protein, grain free, low fat, little to no fillers (corn, rice).
I test at home because it is less stressful for Bender. Going to the Vet is exciting (or scary for some dogs) and can cause numbers to be off. Plus, after 2-3 times you can buy a kit and test at home for what you will have spent.
I poke Bender with a lancet on the inside of his lip. Much easier than his ear but you have to make sure you hold his lip back and that he doesn't lick the blood before you get your sample.
I get insulin at Walmart, they have a ReliOn brand where they rebrand Novolin N for $25 a bottle.
The freestyle meter and alphatrak meter are made by the same company. While they will give you similar results, the results in my experience will be off. They will be off enough that I didn't feel it was reliable. Plus our blood vs canine blood is different.
My Vet says meter testing isn't necessary if I use the Keto-Diastix to test the first urine in the morning. See no mention of that method on your blog. Is there a reason you don't use the reagent strips?
I've always had a meter so that is what I use. If the Keto-Diastix strips give you accurate results, then use them.
Has anyone used the FastaCare meter? I can't find any reviews, but the cost is better than the AlphaTrak.
I just googled diabetic dog blog and came across yours. My dog just passed away Sunday and my heart is broken!!! I don't know why I have never thought about looking at a blog about diabetic dogs until now, I guess because our Maggie (miniature poodle) lived a very normal life as a diabetic since 2010!!! When I found out she was a diabetic she was only 6 about to be 7 and I was devastated but I followed the doctors orders and did what I was told! She dropped almost 1/2 of her body weight and went from 22lbs to 12lbs and maintained this weight until she passed. Of course over the years the amount of her insulin dosages changed but it's fair to say most of the years she was 5 units in morning and 5 at night. She ate science diet for diabetic dogs and was on humiln n.
I could read her like a book! I knew when her insulin was high and I knew when it was low! I also have 2 boys. My 17 yr old was 3 when we got Maggie and my 11 wasn't born yet. I will say this my children were never on a strict schedule and with that being said well Maggie Lou wasn't either! She got her insulin 2 times a day but I did make sure they were always at least 9 hours a part at least. I also have a full time job as a real estate agent. I guess what I'm trying to say is a dog with diabetes is very easy to have! The key is consistency and dedication! I didn't treat it like an illness everyday, I gave Maggie her shot just like I gave her food and water! Yes I was scared to death at first because I'm far from a nurse but I knew what had to be done if I wanted to continue having her as my fur baby and in 2010 I wasn't ready to give her up, we still had to many more memories to make, I was determined me and my pup were going to win and we did!!!!
This past year her health started to decline. She was blind and deaf. We were now on liver meds and seizure meds to control her seizures. She was also diagnosed with chronic bronchitis 6 months ago. So I bought her an inhaler and she took cough medicine. But she was not sickly and you would have never known she was blind and deaf! Friday night she had a seizure and after that one she was very confused and wasn't herself, I knew in my heart that this was probably not going to be good. She stayed at the vet sat and rested and got fluids before they did blood work. Sunday morning I got the call I never wanted to get!!! Maggie was in kidney failure! The only word I heard that came out of his mouth was suffering, I told myself I would never let her suffer!!! Me, my 6'4 250lb husband, 6'1 190lb 17 son, and my 120lb 11year old son loaded up and went to say our goodbyes to our 12 lb poodle girl! We cried all the way there and all the way home and I still can't stop! Was it dedication? Yes! Would I do it again? Absolutely!!! Our little 12lb poodle girl brought me and my family so much joy, I would have taken care of my diabetic baby for the rest of my life if God would have left her with me for that long!!!!
I'm lost without her but I'm thankful for all the memories and joy she brought me! We definitely had a special human/pet bond!
I am having a hard finding food with no chicken, chicken fat or chicken meal. Leo has a food allergery to chicken. Have you come across food that doesn't have anything chicken that is ok. I found Merrick backcountry raw infused big game. It has lamb, bison and venison.
I do know the AlphaTrak: http://amzn.to/2F0R47r works very well. And the Advocate PetTest: http://amzn.to/2CHzHtO meter works for me but seems others have had issues.
I switched Bender to it after he got a bad bag of food of Wellness Core Grain Free Reduced Fat (which can happen and Wellness refunded me for). After a few bags I switched him back.
Have 2 diabetic dogs, on vetsulin. Were feeding the WD science diet dry and can. Very hard to regulate. Switched to nutrisca chicken and chickpea. Doing much better. But that is only sold in one store in Denver. Can get it online. Thinking of trying to switch to one of the Blue buffalo types. Found the WD very boring for them. They love the veggies and fruit in the nutrisca.
I'm so glad I found this blog! My dog Lucy was just diagnosed last week and it feels overwhelming. She's 11 years old and I think it was brief course of Temaril that either caused her diabetes or exacerbated it to the point that her symptoms were apparent. The vet said it was such a low dose and short time she was on that he doesn't think it caused it, but it just seems too coincidental.
My vet doesn't want to change her food yet but Im wondering if you have any thoughts on Fromm's. She does the grain free beef fritatta. Maybe he thinks it would be too much for her system to change her food now? Right now we're just doing insulin, her food with boiled chicken added so she'll eat it all and I'm only giving her homemade pumpkin or dried chicken treats.
I'm curious about your feeding schedule. My vet told me feed/dose 12 hrs apart and I'm really struggling with that. I've been doing 7a/7p and the 7p feeding feels late for her… but I can't do earlier than 7a in the AM due to my own schedule. I'd love to do a 7:30 or 8a and 6p feeding, but I thought the 12 hr btwn was non negotiable. I feel like I'm not getting great info from my vet : ( Would appreciate your thoughts/experience.
Our Emily was diagnosed with diabetes two weeks ago. Her weight is 7.3 kg. She is on 3 units of Caninsulin every 12 hours. Will be going for a glucose curve next week. I have a couple of questions, that with your experience with this condition, you may be able to provide some insight.
Food: Emily is allergic to chicken. I did some research and found that Wellness Core Ocean was a good choice, but it did have some chicken. I found a Canadian product (I live in Canada) called Nutrience. They have product called SubZero which is grain free. There is Canadian Pacific which as the name suggests fish and Prairie Red which is beef, pork, lamb, boar and bison, neither have chicken. Which would be better the fish or the other?
Peeing: This all started when Emily started peeing everywhere. We noticed that she was drinking a lot. Since being on insulin both peeing and drinking has gone down, but not to the point where is has stopped the uncontrolled peeing. She used to sleep on her dog bed, but now we have set up a puppy playpen and she sleeps in there (with her brother, Emmett). But she is also peeing in the playpen which makes for an uncomfortable sleeping area when she pees at night. Have you or anyone else experienced this? When will/or will this go away? I am thinking that maybe the insulin dosage needs to be adjusted.
Finally. Last night forgot to make sure their water bowl was full. When Emily came upstairs she drank almost the entire bowl of water. She then didn't want to eat her breakfast. I know that she must eat when she has insulin, so I gave her a boiled egg, then her injection. Today she is very quiet. I am wondering if the egg was not enough, but our vet has not discussed adjusting the dosage to the amount of food she has consumed. I also do not have a glucose meter.
Thank you for your site and suggestions for other sites to investigate.
My pup has SARDS and needs to avoid certain ingredients. Orijen Fit and Trim is something I found that fits those needs, but is also low in fat and carbs and high in protein. Orijen Senior is good too. A few people in a diabetic dog FB group also feed it with success. These are newer foods so wanted to let you know about them.
I have a 9 lb doxie diagnosed with KDA, they prescribed W/D canned. He does not like it. He is alittle under weight, and eats like he is starving. A friend recommened merrick grain free limited ingredient chicken stew without potatoe. He gets 1.5 units of insulin 2xdaily. He won't eat dry, not alot of teeth. He is 10 yrs old. I can't believe the ingredients in the prescription diets. I'm afraid of changing, but the I don't have faith in the prescription diet.
My 25 lb jack russell is very hard to regulate. My vet says I must give her very low protein food because diabetes messes with the kidneys. Is the low protein diet the reason I cannot get her regulated on insulin? 6-7 hours after feedin, when the insulin is peaking, my dog starts to crash and wants to eat so I give her about 1/4 cup of food until dinner time. When Jeff says he feeds his dog at 8am and then 6 pm (10 hours instead of 12) does he also give the shot 2 hours early? I thought shots needed to be 12 hours apart?
Fromm's Beef Fritatta looks like a good food for a diabetic dog. If it works for your dog and she is regulated. I would say go for it but as always consult your Vet before making any changes.
As far as the 12hr apart feeding schedule. It is the optimal way to feed because it is same amount of food and insulin 12hrs apart. But if it doesn't work for your schedule, then do what works for both you and your dog.
Food: I can't recommend one over the other because each dog is different. I would try one and see how your dog does on it.
Peeing: Dogs drink lots of wanter to try to get rid of the extra glucose. So either you need to up the insulin dosage or there is something else wrong which I would talk to your Vet about.
I would get a meter: AlphaTrak: http://amzn.to/2F0R47r Or Advocate PetTest: http://amzn.to/2CHzHtO That way you can test at home. While each dog is different and you should test before giving insulin. If your dog eats 1/2 their food. Give 1/2 the insulin. Eats 3/4, give 3/4 the insulin. DON'T EVER give a full dose if your dog hasn't eaten any food.
The boiled Egg might have upset your dog. You should instead find a food topper that will get your dog excited about eating. We use a wet food. Bender get 1/2 table spoon. It also is used to hide his pill. He eats his food no problem.
I don't recommend W/D. It isn't diabetic friendly. Too much corn.
Diabetes can cause kidney issues. But it is also important to feed diabetic friendly food. Clearly what ever food you are feeding your dog isn't working. What food are you feeding your dog?
When ever your dog eats a meal, example at 7am, you should also give your dog insulin. So if you feed at 7am, you would give your dog insulin if they eat/after they eat. Then if you feed them at 6pm. You would give them insulin, just like you do in the morning.
The 12hr apart feeding schedule is the optimal way to feed because it is same amount of food and insulin 12hrs apart. But if it doesn't work for your schedule, then do what works for both you and your dog.
Hi..can you please tell me if blue buffalo senior small breed chicken & brown rice dry food is good for a diabetic dig?
Hi Jeff, I miss talking with you regularly. Just found out that Yagi is Diabetic. Your blog on "getting started" was very helpful.
Is a food with lamb and sweet potato ingredients okay for a diabetic dog?
I have a Snorkie. Half Schnauzer half Yorkie. He was diagnosed with diabetes at only age 3. I stay so upset all the time because number one he is so young and number two the COST OF DIABETES FOR HIM IS PUTTING EXTREME STRESS ON MY HEALTH PROBLEMS. I have alot on my credit card for his supplies such as his Vetsulin Insulin,Royal Canine Wet and Dry dog foods and his needles. The Vet has me to give him a little wet before each insulin shot. He has to have 2 shots daily. Does anyone PLEASE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO HELP ME IN MY SUPPLIES COST AREA FOR MY TOBY. I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH, BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP PACKING MONEY ON MY CREDIT CARD. IT'S GETTING UNAFFORDABLE FOR ME. I STAY SO WORRIED AND UPSET ALL THE TIME. Thank You.
We get my dogs insulin from Walmart. It's only $28 for Novolin N. We order his needles from Total Diabetes Supply and it's $10.95 for a box of 100 needles. We found this much cheaper than ordering through a pharmacy. I think it was $140 for needles and insulin from Rite Aid.
My dog just got diagnosed with Diabetes. She is a lab/newfoundland mix. She weighed at 120 lbs and started to not have control of her bladder, excessive drinking, not herself at all and lost about 27 lbs! Her levels were in the 400s. My vet put her on hill W/D food and Novolin R-30 units twice a day at feeding(she gets fed in the morning and night). It did a 180 on her and she is back to her crazy self. Only problem is, Novolin R is $219 for 10 ML and last a little over 2 weeks, I cannot afford that. So I am switching her to novolin N (walmart brand) and sticking her to 30 units for now- as my vet said. My question is, how do you know how to adjust her insulin based on her glucose level? Is there a chart to follow? I need to get a glucose test, do they carry those at Walmart? Also, do you feed your dog before, after or during the shot? Thanks in advance for your help!
I was wondering if it is bet to exercise before or after the food and shot. (6am and 6pm) Also, I use the urine strips per my vets advice. I only test in the morning. Should I be testing in the morning AND the afternoon? And last but not least, my walks were random. I see now they should be scheduled too. Should walks happen before the food/shot or after food/shot. and I assume that should be happening twice a day too?


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Morning Links: Pico-Union hit-and-run, butt darts game threatens OC bicyclists, and dodging traffic — literally
August 22, 2017 / bikinginla / 4 comments
The LAPD is looking for the heartless hit-and-run coward — my words, not theirs — who fled the scene after running down a bike rider in Pico-Union neighborhood last Tuesday.
The department reports the victim was riding west on Venice Blvd at Magnolia Ave when he was sideswiped by a passing driver and knocked into a parked car, suffering severe head injuries.
The driver kept going without stopping, or apparently even slowing down.
The suspect vehicle is described only as a tan-colored minivan; no description on the driver.
The city offers an automatic reward ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for any hit-and-run resulting in serious injuries depending on whether the injuries are permanent. Or $50,000 for a fatal hit-and-run.
Anyone with information is urged to call LAPD West Traffic Division Officer Juan Velasco at 213/473-0234. Anonymous tips can be given by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800/222-TIPS (800/222-8477) or at lacrimestoppers.org
The OC Register examines the asinine butt dart stunts in Orange County, in which moronic assholes in cars swerve at people on bicycles, point their fingers like guns, and yell "butt dart!"
The paper reports a law firm is considering filing a lawsuit against the Orange County Instagram star who started the dangerous fad.
"What we want is for him to denounce this," said Gven Sariol, a cycling safety advocate at the Sariol Legal firm in Santa Ana….
(He) said he's actually performing the stunt, and recording it, as a way to promote safe bicycling: "Please ride safe and obey the rules of the road — That is all we ask," he wrote in a caption for an Instagram post.
Of course. Harassing, intimidating and assaulting people on bicycles — let alone scaring the crap out of them — is being done in the name of bike safety.
All we have here is yet another jackass looking for more online hits at the expense of innocent people.
Never mind that startling or frightening people on bicycles can have disastrous consequences, as the riders can overreact and swerve into traffic, or off the roadway or into parked cars. Or lose control and fall off their bikes and into the path of oncoming traffic.
And what happens in the seemingly inevitable instance when one of these so-called pranksters pulls the stunt on bike rider who happens to be armed — and yes, there are people who carry weapons when they ride.
Would the same law enforcement officials who wrongly insist that harassing bicyclists isn't a crime be willing to turn the same blind eye to someone who reacted in self-defense when they thought they were being attacked?
This crap will stop when authorities actually care enough to find a way to prosecute these jerks.
Hopefully before someone gets killed.
Thanks to Erik Griswold for the heads-up.
Speaking of jerks — or any of the other epithets from the previous section — consider the driver who nearly made CiclaValley Eclipse Day roadkill.
The first Indian woman to qualify for Paris-Brest-Paris says foreigners will soon be drawn to the country's ultra-distance cycling events.
CNN looks at the Vuelta's decision to combine male and female podium hosts, rather than just eliminating podium girls. Note to CNN: When your headline refers to "podium girls — and men," you're still getting it wrong.
Outside offers advice on how to prepare for your first bike race.
A Santa Rosa woman won the prestigious Leadville 100 mountain bike race after she was given a late push by a piece of pizza.
LA Magazine offers a good look at the city's Vision Zero program, which should be required reading for anyone opposed to road diets or other traffic safety programs.
Great piece from Curbed's Alissa Walker, who says residents of Jefferson Blvd are fed up with dangerous drivers, so they're embracing road diets and implementing traffic safety improvements themselves, armed with a $6.3 million grant from Caltrans.
A Good Samaritan chased down the hit-and-run driver who fled after striking a woman as she was directing traffic on Los Feliz Blvd Saturday night.
Former LADOT artist-in-residence Alan Nakagawa will lead a bike tour of his Street Haiku project, including the scent of Hollywood in Springtime, from Mariachi Plaza on September 10th. Having smelled the actual Hollywood in springtime, it's not a scent I would recommend.
Skid Row's Union Rescue Mission has seen a 23% drop in charitable giving last year, despite a 23% increase in homelessness in LA County; it had faced a $5 million deficit last year until the head of the rescue mission rode his bike to Sacramento with his wife to raise funds.
The Guardian examines how bikeshare became a symbol of gentrification in San Francisco, seen as something for affluent white professionals, not locals.
Sad news from Stockton, where a 19-year old bike rider was killed in a hit-and-run Sunday night.
The Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association has spent the summer shoring up area trails and going after grants for more involved projects.
A writer for Strong Towns says narrow roads are better than crosswalks, and that road diets are "a far cheaper and more effective way to allow for safe pedestrian crossing."
The Seattle Times says yes, drivers get ticketed for parking in bike lanes, even if it doesn't seem like it.
An alternative weekly in Seattle says the consequences of the city's mandatory bike helmet law falls disproportionately on black youths on the city's south side, who have taken to using the new dockless bikeshare systems without them.
A Florida driver faces life in prison for killing a bike rider, after driving two miles with the man stuck in the rear window of his car, then dumping him still alive next to a dumpster.
Clean Technica says bicycles and autonomous vehicles are on a collision course, suggesting that getting the cars to recognize and respond to bicyclists is an unsolvable problem. Of course, every problem is unsolvable until someone does it; creating working car radios was considered unsolvable 90 years ago.
A London teenager suffered life-changing injuries in a horrific attack when he was sprayed in the face with acid by moped-riding thieves who stole his bicycle.
London's Evening Standard offers the best bike shoes for autumn, apparently in case you don't want to wear white on your bike after Labor Day.
Johnny Depp's daughter Lily Rose is one of us, as the 18-year old model works on her bicycling skills in France with her mom, Vanessa Paradis.
A Singaporean appeals court affirmed the record $8.65 million awarded to a then-pregnant woman who was hit by falling cables at a construction site while riding past on her bicycle; even though she wasn't badly injured, she developed what one of her doctors called one of the worst cases of PTSD he'd ever seen.
When they say "Don't try this at home," this is exactly the sort of thing they're talking about. Evidently, scofflaw cyclists are nothing new; thanks to Ted Faber for the link from his hometown.
And Kathy Kurutz forwards a little brighter note to end on today.
Category: Morning Links / Tags: bicycling, butt darts, CiclaValley, hit-and-run, Los Angeles, ocinstanews, Pico-Union, Stupid Driver Tricks, Venice Blvd
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A big emphasis in the city of LA's implementation of Vision Zero is the fact that higher motor vehicle speeds increases the risk of serious injuries and fatalities. As far as I can tell the LADOT cannot lower the average speed of motorists below the posted speed limit. The LAPD is totally incapable of lowering the average speed of motorists on a street as they don't have the manpower to do it.
So what is one of the things the LADOT planning on doing for Vision Zero? Updating the average speed of motorists on streets, the 85 percentile, so that the posted speed limit is the correct maximum and then the LAPD can give speeding tickets. Which means, especially for the SFV, that speed limits will increase on some streets. The end result will that the LAPD will be able to give out a few speeding tickets and the LADOT, who have the capability of lowering the average speed of motorists, will only be able to reduce the average speed to the posted speed limit. Chandler Blvd, in the SFV, has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. That will likely be increased to 45 mph to reflect the 85 percentile speed of motorists. Which means the LAPD will likely only give speeding tickets to those motorists traveling over 50 mph on that street. Any attempt to lower the average speed by the LADOT on this street will only bring the average speed down to 45 mph, which is where it is currently.
It's Zero Vision for the LADOT as it stands now in terms of increasing the posted speed limits.
Dennis, there is recognition at the State and local levels that the 85th percentile rule isn't working for safety. Am not sure what or when it gets replaced with, but expect to start hearing about alternatives in the next year or two.
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That would be great. Previous attempts were killed at the committee level by AAA and the trucking industry; hopefully they now see the danger, as well.


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Jon Ander Serantes "It's Difficult To Leave Athletic And Find A Better Team Anywhere Else"
Jon Ander Serantes is an option to replace Iago Herrerín at Athletic (AS)
Iago Herrerín's desire to leave Athletic at the end of the season has brought many questions over who could possible replace the veteran goalkeeper. With Unai Simón entrenched as the starter the club will need to find a backup who can also start Cup games and potentially in Europe as well. Understandably, Athletic want to sign a player with experience to sit behind the 22-year-old.
So far former Lezama standouts Aitor Fernandéz and Jon Ander Serantes have emerged as the top options to replace Herrerín. Fernandéz has been one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga this season, though his €30 million release clause poses a problem. Serantes, on the other hand, is currently playing in Japan and would be a much more reasonable option.
Unlike in Spain, football teams have still been allowed to train behind closed doors in Japan. Games aren't being played, but the players are still able to have some normalcy at the moment. Speaking with Javier Beltrán of AS, Serantes admitted that he's enjoying life in Japan and that the move to Asia was needed after struggling at Leganés.
"I needed to leave Leganés and have a clean slate. In the end, football is about stages and it was clear that for me the stage at Leganés was over because I was not well. There were many things in between and my personal situation wasn't the best. I decided to leave and I think it was the right decision because I've been successful here. I'm playing and I feel important and happy. Because of myself I lost a lot of time. Now I take much better care of myself. Food, weight, and every detail counts a lot."
Serantes has become a fan favorite in Japan (AS)
Like many others, including Aitor Fernandéz, Serantes didn't have a path to the first team despite being a top youth player. Lezama continues to be one of football's best academies for goalkeepers and that means there are always starlets ready to take the next step.
"It's true that many Basque goalkeepers have to leave. They go out and always find important roles in other teams. Iraizoz was the goalkeeper for a long time and then Kepa came. Kepa ended up leaving but it's being shown that nobody is essential and that position is well covered by Lezama and the lower levels."
Unai Simón joined Lezama in 2011 when Serantes was promoted to Bilbao Athletic. Although the two were separated by age, the Avispa Fukuoka goalkeeper says he immediately saw talent in Simón.
"I already knew Unai. He came from below me and was pushing hard. He was training with first team dynamics for a long time and that helps. Unai has been prepared and has taken the opportunity with character and personality that hasn't surprised anyone. The truth is that he's doing very well and he deserves it."
When asked about the possibility of returning to Athletic, Serantes admitted that he doesn't understand why Herrerín wants to leave the club. "I don't know," he said. "I understand that we all want to play, although when you are at Athletic you're not just anywhere. I don't know what personal goals he has and what Athletic will want to do. It's difficult to leave Athletic and find a better team anywhere else."
"I used to worry a lot about the future, but not anymore." (AS)
Serantes is still under contract through December and says he's unsure about what will happen. If Athletic do want to sign the 30-year-old the belief is that the operation wouldn't be very expensive.
"The league started in February and I have a contract until December. I have no idea what will happen. I used to worry a lot about what was going to happen in the future, but not anymore. The only thing I'm thinking about is for the current situation to pass with the least possible damage. Football, in the end, is secondary."
Even though he's in Japan, Serantes keep a close eye on Athletic. "The Cup has been exciting, especially the round where the two greats have fallen," he said. "I'm looking forward to the final with great desire and I wish I could be there myself to have a chance of seeing it live. I would like to go to the final." Jon Ander Serantes continues to support Athletic and could possibly wear the Zurigorri shirt again next season.
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Lufthansa pilots have ordered a one-day strike for September 30—their fifth walkout in four weeks. The airline has canceled some 50 transatlantic flights in and out of Frankfurt.
Lufthansa is again bracing for a walkout by its pilots, after the latest setback in ongoing labor talks. The pilots have called a one-day strike, set for tomorrow (September 30) and targeting long-distance flights to and from Lufthansa's Frankfurt hub. That prompted the airline to preemptively cancel 25 transatlantic flights, although it said it was able to salvage more than half of its services by shifting flight times and using "volunteer" pilots. Most destinations in the U.S. will see some impact; a list of the 50-some scrubbed flights includes non-stops between Frankfurt and major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boston.
Flights to Asian gateways such as Tokyo and Singapore are also affected. But many major cities like New York are served with multiple daily flights and the airline also noted that service to Munich, its other main hub, will operate normally. As always, Lufthansa says that passengers with flights scheduled tomorrow can change flights or rebook their travel for a later date at no change. If this is sounding all too familiar, it is: It's the fifth walkout by the German carrier's pilots in four weeks.