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Diabetes at Playday Pups
We welcome dogs with diabetes. We’ve successfully cared for diabetic pups in the past, and Tara & Dave are experienced and prepared to support your dog’s medical needs, including monitoring, insulin administration, and ensuring consistency with feeding and activity.
What sets us apart is that diabetes isn’t just something we manage for dogs — it’s part of our personal lives too. Dave lives with Type 2 diabetes, and Tara’s father also has Type 2, so we truly understand how important routine, careful monitoring, and quick responses are. That personal insight gives us extra compassion and attention to detail when caring for diabetic dogs.

What We Provide

  • Tara & Dave know how to store, handle, and administer insulin safely. They follow the schedule you provide and work closely with you to avoid mistakes.

  • Consistent feeding routines. Diabetic dogs thrive on schedule: same meals, same times. We’ll follow your feeding plan exactly.

  • Monitoring of signs and behaviour. We keep a close eye on how your dog is doing—energy level, thirst, bathroom breaks, eating—even more so than with non-diabetic dogs.

  • Emergency response plan. Tara & Dave are trained to recognize signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), and we have protocols and local vet contacts in place should we need them.

  • Comfort and rest periods: Because activity and stress can affect blood sugar, we ensure appropriate rest and calm periods.

    • We’re proud to be locally owned and operated by Tara and Dave, and we can’t wait to meet your dog too.

    Tips & Important Notes

  • Because diabetic dogs require routine, drop-offs and pick-ups should align with their insulin schedule when possible.

  • Bring food that your dog is used to—avoiding sudden dietary changes to prevent blood sugar fluctuations.

  • Let us know right away if there have been recent changes in insulin dosage, diet, or health status so we can adapt.

  • We recommend you bring along a log or chart of recent insulin doses, feeding, and blood sugar readings (if you’ve been monitoring) so we can be up to date.


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    What We Need From You

    To care properly for your diabetic dog, we ask that you bring/provide:

    1. A detailed care plan from your veterinarian, including:

      • Insulin type, dose, timing

      • Feeding schedule & diet (type of food, amounts, times)

      • Any other medications

      • Target blood sugar range / goals if applicable

    2. Pre-measured insulin supplies (syringes, vials/pens) labelled clearly.

    3. Instructions for what to do if your dog does not eat, vomits, or shows signs of low or high blood sugar (e.g. lethargy, shakiness, increased urination).

    4. Any special treats or snacks you prefer us to use in case we need to help raise blood sugar quickly. For example, honey or other vet-approved sweet treats can be lifesaving in situations where your pup’s blood sugar drops too low.

    5. Contact information: your vet’s phone number, and a local emergency contact for you.


    Our Philosophy & Experience

    We believe that having a medical condition like diabetes shouldn’t mean your dog misses out on the fun, socialization, and care they deserve. At Playday Pups:

    • Dave manages Type 2 diabetes in his daily life.

    • Tara’s father also lives with Type 2 diabetes.

    • Because of this, we deeply understand the importance of routines, careful monitoring, and always being prepared for blood sugar changes.

    • We’ve cared for diabetic dogs before, and know what it takes to keep them healthy, happy, and safe in a daycare setting.

    • We’re confident and calm in situations where a pup’s blood sugar may dip and need to be raised quickly — using safe, vet-approved methods like a touch of honey when needed.