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Hey I can reply to this! YES! I've gotten Fena's ears too warm and still accidentally hit the vein - it freaks me, I'm sorry, the f*ck out! His ears are starting to bleed more and I freak out, thinking I've hit the vein, AGAIN.. but I haven't! If you have a good flashlight, small, use it...it helps!!! The more you see the ear in the light, the more you know it in our brain and don't need it - it's true!!
I can see his pretty good , but even after all these years I get the vein sometimes.... it’s okay if that happens. Just after you get your blood sample , pinch the ear between your fingertips for a few mins and the bleeding stops.
 
Also, the more testing and the longer you do this, he will bleed faster & easier . The ears “ get used to” the testing , this is a good thing for us because it makes it so much faster, easier and we (humans ) get less stressed out
 
Also, the more testing and the longer you do this, he will bleed faster & easier . The ears “ get used to” the testing , this is a good thing for us because it makes it so much faster, easier and we (humans ) get less stressed out

Night honey, I'm staying.. just in case. :oops:
 
I'm here! You're good baby, I can help you. :) I've been there, hell, still there in many ways!

Can you tell me how you Nermal is doing, NG wise, behavior..? Really you can talk to me, you wouldn't believe how stupid I normally come across but here's the thing - we love our babies right? Ask me, use me... whatever you need. :coffee:
I tested wrong i think i put too much blood on top of meter first time. Supposed to put just on edge i think? Going to vet tomorrow to ask questions. My vet is Cats Only they have really worked with me, i can tell they care unlike other vets that charge hundreds for each visit. Hes snuggling next to my other cat (Wednesday)now. Going to test as soon as they stop tongue bathing each other. Havent seen Nermal so happy for awhile.☺
 
I tested wrong i think i put too much blood on top of meter first time. Supposed to put just on edge i think? Going to vet tomorrow to ask questions. My vet is Cats Only they have really worked with me, i can tell they care unlike other vets that charge hundreds for each visit. Hes snuggling next to my other cat (Wednesday)now. Going to test as soon as they stop tongue bathing each other. Havent seen Nermal so happy for awhile.☺

Oh no, if you give too much blood on a test it doesn't hurt anything - too little though, yeah.

Hm, you don't have to ask the vet questions - honest, we're here. I've been to the vets a hundred times, plus research wise online. Can I say something..? If you're planning to test Nermal at home, he might not like it.. my vet didn't. Nermal's care is bar none, takes totally top spot - needs help. Just please remember us. We use vets too but we also know their weaknesses, their prejudicious... they can be .... bad.

We all need a vet though! Are you testing at home, or wanting to start...? The vet isn't the end all, be all. They help, but they're not divine.

Put your Nermal into our hands... I did... I did, I put my Fena into their hands and she's doing AMAZING and I'm crappy on updating her SS
 
Honey, your baby can be FINE - please, you need to give this place a try. Or me. I'm not your average person, aka, I'm not... easy. I'm a bulldog, I hound and pick and stuff until I get answers. I don't apologize because I'm nice enough the first time. Let us help you. You have to breathe deep, and let go... let us help you. I had to do the same thing and it's HARD but you have to... we want you and Nermal to be happy, healthy and safe. Up to you honey. :bighug:
 
I tested wrong i think i put too much blood on top of meter first time. Supposed to put just on edge i think? Going to vet tomorrow to ask questions. My vet is Cats Only they have really worked with me, i can tell they care unlike other vets that charge hundreds for each visit. Hes snuggling next to my other cat (Wednesday)now. Going to test as soon as they stop tongue bathing each other. Havent seen Nermal so happy for awhile.☺

I'd love to get to know Nermal and his Momma... you do NOT have to lose him. :) Give us all a chance. Already we love you both. xxx
 
Oh no, if you give too much blood on a test it doesn't hurt anything - too little though, yeah.

Hm, you don't have to ask the vet questions - honest, we're here. I've been to the vets a hundred times, plus research wise online. Can I say something..? If you're planning to test Nermal at home, he might not like it.. my vet didn't. Nermal's care is bar none, takes totally top spot - needs help. Just please remember us. We use vets too but we also know their weaknesses, their prejudicious... they can be .... bad.

We all need a vet though! Are you testing at home, or wanting to start...? The vet isn't the end all, be all. They help, but they're not divine.

Put your Nermal into our hands... I did... I did, I put my Fena into their hands and she's doing AMAZING and I'm crappy on updating her SS
She said I could test at home. She cares. They have about ten cats live there at the vet-one is a diabetic, they roam around the place. There are some people that drive 3 hours just for her. She only charged $15 last visit which my other one would have done $200. She wants me there in two weeks unless hes under 200 bg and showing or showing signs of hypo, then call. My vet actually recommeded going on the internet to reasearch feline diabetes
 
She said I could test at home. She cares. They have about ten cats live there at the vet-one is a diabetic, they roam around the place. There are some people that drive 3 hours just for her. She only charged $15 last visit which my other one would have done $200. She wants me there in two weeks unless hes under 200 bg and showing or showing signs of hypo, then call. My vet actually recommeded going on the internet to reasearch feline diabetes

Oh bless, I wish my vet was like that! Can you tell me, what Nermal's BG is..? I got you do 1.5 units Lantus morning and night, you love your baby... can I ask what the main problem is, beyond today....? I can tell you about me. If you wanna know. *smiles*
 
Oh bless, I wish my vet was like that! Can you tell me, what Nermal's BG is..? I got you do 1.5 units Lantus morning and night, you love your baby... can I ask what the main problem is, beyond today....? I can tell you about me. If you wanna know. *smiles*
Nermals blood pressure is normal for nermal! Over 200 I know. I didnt write it down due to i gave him insulin right after. I have a journal of what I`m feeding him and how much he eats and what location i give the shot and exact time. Also recording water and pee intake. Haven't slept much is probably why. Going to take a long nap. I appreciate everyone on this site.
 
Nermals blood pressure is normal for nermal! Over 200 I know. I didnt write it down due to i gave him insulin right after. I have a journal of what I`m feeding him and how much he eats and what location i give the shot and exact time. Also recording water and pee intake. Haven't slept much is probably why. Going to take a long nap. I appreciate everyone on this site.

I do that too! LOL. I have a three-ring notebook, and I record EVERYTHING - it helps! I'm glad you do this too. I'm not too knowledgeable about kitty BP but I DO know it can hamper the liver and kidneys, depending - so watch for that, maybe. I hear you on lack of sleep, it sucks but it's so worth it when they feel better. I don't know if you're like me, but probably - if they feel better/more like normal, the easier in my own skin I am.

My notebook, I record:

date, day of week - then "average water intake" aka if I see Fena at the water-pot. This is usually NEVER these days, since she gets so much whenever she eats, plus added to left overs, etc. but I'm unsure in the middle of the night.

Then times.

8am - 1 can food (how much she ate of it), how many times it took her to finish it, finishing time.
-2 shot, meaning 2 units Prozinc and which side, high or low. She's REALLY hydrated now so tenting her skin has gotten hard, so the locations have changed just a bit, inches wise up or down, etc.
-Miralax, I usually give 1/8 mornings. I drain some gravy/juice from the can and mix it in, then give it to her while I finish preparing her food (in processor with 3.5 tbs. water) and Mao's (spoon-smooshed with 1.5 tbs water). I give 1/4 Miralax in evening if I see her have a BM and it's firmer/harder, etc.

1:30pm - I give a "special can" now, for her and Mao. Usually new, like lately it's BFF Weruva, Wellness, TikiCat with 3.5 tbs water, 1.5 tbs for Mao.

8pm - same as AM but added to say, "leftovers plus _____" - what ever they don't finish, I add a 5.5oz can of Friskies to it, plus 2tbs water per side (2 sided food dish) for overnight.

Plus I note whenever she pees, the time, whenever she has a BM - I even "check it". For how good the litter sticks to it on the outside (stool), how much (I eyeball measure in inches per piece or use the tip of my thumb to my 1st knuckle for a 1inch reference) and then the "squish" - is it soft, firm, etc? If firm, I'll squish and "slide" my fingers apart to break apart the stool to check for hairballs, etc. Then of course, wash hands THOROUGHLY and note in the notebook.

I note behaviors too, when she goes upstairs (she didn't wanna use stairs for awhile), when she has the "zoomies" (hyper running/etc), excessive cuddling for her, grooming, etc.

I other words you're doing AMAZING, and you have good instincts - your baby has a GOOD Momma, god love you both! :bighug: Note everything, there's nothing too big or small to note down - but take care of yourself too. Nermal needs you, and I'm sure many others too. ;)
 
Nermals blood pressure is normal for nermal! Over 200 I know. I didnt write it down due to i gave him insulin right after. I have a journal of what I`m feeding him and how much he eats and what location i give the shot and exact time. Also recording water and pee intake. Haven't slept much is probably why. Going to take a long nap. I appreciate everyone on this site.
That’s an extremely high bp. Could lead to stroke or blindness. What is he taking for it? When my Zimmy had high bp they put him on Benezapril and amlodipine. Went back a couple weeks later it was 180 so they increased the amlodipine. You want that number under 140
 
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