Can you use a human glucose meter for dogs? No, a human glucose meter should not be used for dogs. They will not provide an accurate reading for a dog because the way blood sugar is stored is quite different between humans and dogs.
What is the difference between a human glucose meter and a dog glucose meter?
For these reasons, the glucose readings from a human blood glucose meter and one created specifically for animals are going to be different. Meters made for humans are calibrated for human plasma, therefore providing accurate results, while meters made for cats and dogs are calibrated for pet plasma.Dec 6, 2016
How can I monitor my dog's blood sugar at home?
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What is a normal blood sugar reading for a dog?
In the clinically normal dog, glucose concentration is maintained within a narrow range (3.3 mmol/L to 6.2 mmol/L or 60 mg/dL to 111 mg/dL) (2). Hypoglycemia in dogs is defined by a blood glucose level of ≤ 3.3 mmol/L (≤ 60 mg/dL) (1,4,6–8).
Where do they draw blood for glucose test?
A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial.
Where can I get blood from my dog?
As shown in the figure, the major sites of blood collection in your pet is jugular vein, cephalic vein and saphenous vein. Depending on certain cases like, if you need large quantity of samples, then collection from jugular vein is preferred, as it's a big vein and carries large quantity of blood from the body.