Add me to the list of diabetic-dog owners....
So I guess I've been too lucky all these decades; plus adding a breed that is more likely to get diabetes (poodles) upped my chances anyway - but 8 year old Jimmy (mini Aussie/Mini poodle cross) deli...
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colliehauler wrote:
It sounds like you have experience dealing with diabetes. Hope the best for Jimmy and you.
Ironically, my Ski Patrol training dealt with diabetes (recognizing diabetic coma, etc); plus my Mom had it (and did everything wrong).
Of course, now that I've bragged, I must have flubbed last night's shot and we were up twice with a water-guzzling - then-need-to-pee dog. sigh...
This morning I clipped Jimmy, so I can see how I'm lining the syringe a bit better.
Re glucose meter: a friend gave me her meter that she used on her cat, but it needs new strips. I want my Vet to show me the best way to use it - I'm not squeamish about giving shots, but drawing blood on my dog is another matter....LOL!
On edit: while I was at WalMart picking up the insulin and syringes, the Pharm assistant walked me over to their other "injectable accessories" and explained how they can be used; and yes, I saw how inexpensive their brand-name was!
