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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LJAZ wrote:Deb and Ed M wrote:
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!
Good idea to have the vet show you. FWIW I've done this with a dog before, you don't need to actually draw blood. You use a spring loaded lancing device to prick the tip of the ear as you only a need to get a tiny drop of blood. Walmart will carry those too.
I use the inside of Shelbys lip. I sit on the floor and she will come and lay her head in my lap. It is the only place I can consistently get any blood. She is just past having it for two years.
