Can you use a human glucose meter for dogs to monitor their blood sugar levels?

While you *can* use a human glucose meter for dogs, it is not ideal. Human glucose meters are calibrated for human blood, which has different glucose distribution than dog blood. In dogs, more glucose is found in plasma, while in humans, it is more evenly distributed between plasma and red blood cells. This can lead to inaccurate readings when using a human meter on a dog.

For more accurate monitoring, it’s best to use a pet-specific glucose meter like the AlphaTRAK 2 or VetMate, which are designed to account for the differences in blood composition. If you must use a human meter, you should calibrate it against a vet's reading to understand the discrepancy.