A golden retriever diabetic alert dog with the red wallet on its teal vest nudges the picnic table as its handler checks her glucose meter
On the back of the cardPaws for a low, spins for a high
For diabetic alert dog teams

A medical ID for handlers with diabetic service dogs

Your diabetes, medications and where your insulin is go on the front for responders. Your dog's high and low alerts go on the back, right on the vest.

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During a bad low

A bad low can leave you confused and unable to explain what's happening

Severe low blood sugar can cause confusion, trouble walking or seeing, seizures and fainting, according to the CDC. The front of your card tells responders you have diabetes and where your supplies are.

A man sits on a curb beside his black Labrador service dog while a paramedic reads the card from its wallet by the ambulance
Your type of diabetesResponders can think about your blood sugar from the start.
$15 A second card can ride on your supply bag or a second leash.
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A paramedic in blue gloves holds up the red medical ID card from a golden retriever service dog's vest
Where your insulin isYour pump, your pens or the pocket your supplies are in, so nobody has to search your bag.
Where your glucagon or fast sugar isIf you carry it, say which pocket it's in.
Your other medications and allergiesResponders can avoid an interaction you can't warn them about.

Low blood sugar symptoms from the CDC. Source

What a diabetic service dog card could say

Your diabetes and supplies on the front, your dog's alerts on the back. Tap a line to see why it's there.

Patient information Sam Ortiz  D.O.B. 11/30/1985 Phoenix, Arizona
Medical Conditions  Type 1 diabetes
Medications  Insulin pump, lisinopril
Allergies  Latex
Notes  Pump on left hip. Glucagon and glucose tabs in front vest pocket.
Emergency Contacts
Jamie Ortiz, spouse (555) 0172
Emergency Dog Contacts
Vet · Desert Paws Clinic (555) 0104
Dog Handler · Robin Shaw, neighbor (555) 0115
Service Dog Alerts
Paws for a low, spins for a high, brings my supply bag

Sample card with a made up name. Yours is engraved with your own details.

Tap a line to see why it's thereAdd to cart · $50

Your dog alerts to a high or a low, and the card tells responders which one

To a stranger, a dog that won't settle looks like a problem. The back of your card says what each alert means.

Tap what a responder sees
A paramedic kneels beside a golden retriever service dog by the ambulance and reads its engraved card
Close up of a yellow Labrador service dog in a yellow vest with the red Medical Information wallet, emergency lights behind
A golden retriever service dog lies on a cafe floor beside its handler while a woman reads the card from its wallet and calls 911
What the card tells them Paws at me when my blood sugar drops Check for a low. Fast sugar is in the front vest pocket.

Wake up knowing where your diabetic alert dog is

Without a plan, the answer can be a shelter kennel across town. Your card names your Emergency Dog Handler, so responders call someone your dog already knows.

A German Shepherd service dog lies alone on the concrete floor of an animal control kennel, head on its paws, looking out through the gate Without a plan
Animal control gets the callNobody on scene knows who should take your dog.
Your dog waits in a kennelA hold period, paperwork and fees before your dog comes home.
Scent training goes on pauseDays away from you and the routine that keeps your dog sharp.
A familiar face kneels to greet a golden retriever service dog in a red vest as paramedics wait by the ambulance With NooknRook
Responders read the back of your cardYour Emergency Dog Handler's name and number are right there.
A neighbor or family member gets the callSomeone who knows your dog's feeding and training routine.
You stay as long as you needYou know exactly where your dog is.

A diabetic dog tag that holds more than a few words

Tags run out of room fast. The card fits your diabetes, your supplies, your dog's alerts and the person who takes your dog, and a second $15 card can ride on your supply bag.

A paramedic kneels by the ambulance to read the card on a labradoodle service dog in a green vest

  • Special notes

    Tell responders exactly where your insulin, pump or glucagon is.

  • Alerts on the back

    Responders can tell a low alert from a high alert.

  • Closed wallet

    The outside shows only the medical patch, so your details stay private.

More teams who carry the red wallet

Every card is written by the handler, so it fits whatever your dog does.

Diabetic service dog questions

The ADA doesn't require an ID card, badge or registration for a service dog. NooknRook is a medical ID for you and an emergency plan for your dog. Read the full guide

A diabetic alert dog is trained to alert its handler when blood sugar runs high or low, according to ADA guidance. Many also retrieve supplies or get help.

List your type of diabetes, your medications and your allergies. Use special notes to say where your insulin, pump or glucagon is.

It's a medical ID for you that rides on your service dog's vest, with your dog's alerts and emergency plan on the back.

No. The ADA doesn't require an ID card or registration for a service dog, and NooknRook isn't one. It's a medical ID for you and a plan for your dog.

Yes. A $15 Medical ID Card can go on a second leash or bag.

Most orders are engraved and shipped the same day or within 24 hours.
A paramedic crouches beside a golden retriever service dog in a red vest outside the ambulance

Show responders where your insulin is, and keep your dog with someone you trust

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