What is the difference between a human glucose meter and a dog glucose meter?

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. To obtain accurate glucose readings for your cats and dogs you must use a glucose meter specifically calibrated for pets.

What does an animal meter measure?

Blood sugar meter for pets A: Yes. Research has shown that veterinary glucose meters like the AlphaTrak are much more accurate for measuring cat and dog blood glucose (sugar) levels than blood glucose meters designed for human blood.

Can you test a dog’s blood sugar with a human tester?

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.