Finally able to get blood to test BG, using the fingernail method

[Daddy Jack's Mommy (GA)]

I've been struggling and poking and worrying over being able to get Jack's BG because the entire ear poking ritual has been a near disaster! Most of the time, since this newly diagnosed adventure, I couldn't even get a BG reading and didn't give him insulin because of that. Then yesterday morning, Jenna Josie shared a link on testing and shooting tips, and the last two BG readings were"almost" a cinch! In the comments section of that article, I learned that I can collect Jack's blood on my fingernail and then let him go. Then, I use the strip and sip up his blood from my nail. It's unbelievable how much easier this is. Today, only one poke did the job. I instantly transferred the drop to my thumbnail and Jack didn't have the time to escape (or shake his head so the blood flies off). I'll do this every single time now. Whew! Now I can now focus on bringing Jack's very high BG numbers down.
Here's the link: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/testing-and-shooting-tips.85113/
~ Carolyn

 

[Kris & Teasel]

That's great! Nothing like finding a tip or trick that helps so well.

 

[Daddy Jack's Mommy (GA)]

That's great! Nothing like finding a tip or trick that helps so well.

It was the first time, since starting this, that Jack was still relaxed after it was over.

 

[tiffmaxee]

That’s great. Don’t forget to give a treat every time. That worked well with Max. He hated fluids the first time I gave them but a special treat had him waiting by the door instead of hiding.

 

[Erin & Scott]

Sounds like a great idea! We've gotten into a good routine now with Benny, but I well remember the frustration with the head-shakes! We were treating for an ear infection, so he did NOT like his ears being messed with.

 

[Daddy Jack's Mommy (GA)]

That’s great. Don’t forget to give a treat every time. That worked well with Max. He hated fluids the first time I gave them but a special treat had him waiting by the door instead of hiding.

Yep. I'm giving him a few morsels of low carb dry as a treat, but I'm waiting on some freeze dried minnows to arrive. I think he'll be a happy boy.

 

[Daddy Jack's Mommy (GA)]

Sounds like a great idea! We've gotten into a good routine now with Benny, but I well remember the frustration with the head-shakes! We were treating for an ear infection, so he did NOT like his ears being messed with.

I feel so bad poking Jack's ears, because he LOVES to have his ears rubbed and touched. So I feel horrible when I stick him!