Prick Free Test Meters?

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I asked my mom's doc about them for her since she is diabetic and I can't remember what her reason against them was.......It might have been the expense. But, I don't think they would work for a cat because if remember correctly , it has to be put over a finger tip which wouldn't work on a cat.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I asked my mom's doc about them for her since she is diabetic and I can't remember what her reason against them was.......It might have been the expense. But, I don't think they would work for a cat because if remember correctly , it has to be put over a finger tip which wouldn't work on a cat.
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I will keep looking. I would think it could be placed inside the ear flap since there are prominent veins there.
Pam
 
Many non-invasive glucometers, I believe, require an implant of some kind into a human. There is a university researching this for cats but they are a long way off from getting it developed and to the stage where it can be used.
 
OK. Well maybe some day that will be available for a cat. I know many don't mind the ear pricks but my Ricky does !

Pam
 
I never tried testing on Gabby's paw. If you change your subject line to ask for info on paw testing, people who have done so will give you info. Just change the subject in the first post in this thread.
 
Hi Pam,

I'm a paw tester, so I can offer a few tips about what works for me. When I test, I hold Jersey in my lap with her back against my chest. I then put a warmed rice sock on her paw pad (back paw) to warm it, followed by a small amount of Neosporin on the pad to help the blood bead up. I also use 26-gauge lancets (for alternate site testing). After testing, I put pressure on the site for a few seconds (using a cotton ball) and follow it up with a little bit more Neosporin.

Hope that helps!
Shelly
 
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