Libby and Lucy
Member Since 2009
even Beans who have been doing the FD dance for 3 years can make newbie errors. ohmygod_smile
Despite all of her grumbling and growling, Jazzy is actually a very easy cat to treat. Our feeding/shooting routine is that we go into the dining room, she picks a spot on the floor and lays down for her test, I poke and give treats, and usually she lays back down and waits while I go prepare her shot. I give the shot then prepare their food.
Last night she didn't want her shot. After her testing treat, she went under the dining table so I couldn't reach her to shoot. No problem, I set the syringe on the counter near her feeding spot, thinking I would give the shot once she had her head buried in her food. Good idea, except that when I tested this morning she was at 375. What?!? Then I looked over and saw a full syringe still sitting on the counter. ohmygod_smile Not only that, this is the second time in 10 days I have done that!!!
So if you feel stupid sometimes, know that you are not alone. You would think that after 3 years I would have the routine down, but things just don't always work that way. Jazzy will be fine, and if you make mistakes your cat will be fine too. :smile:
Lucy, she's doing great too. With all the kitties coming back on the juice lately, I have been afraid to test. Her last test a couple of weeks ago was in the 70's. Given the fact that she is literally attempting to climb the walls right now, I think she is feeling good. :mrgreen:
We're going to have an adventure over the next few days, an adventure of which the kitties will not approve. My parents are moving to be near me. Tonight they will be arriving with their two cats and two finches, to stay for a few days until the movers come. Their cats will be sequestered in one guest room (which is normally my civvie Mickey's room, he loves it in there) and the birds will be closed in the other guest room. This should be fun (not!). It will be great to have my folks nearby again, but I have to question the wisdom of moving into a brand new house two days before Christmas... :lol:
Despite all of her grumbling and growling, Jazzy is actually a very easy cat to treat. Our feeding/shooting routine is that we go into the dining room, she picks a spot on the floor and lays down for her test, I poke and give treats, and usually she lays back down and waits while I go prepare her shot. I give the shot then prepare their food.
Last night she didn't want her shot. After her testing treat, she went under the dining table so I couldn't reach her to shoot. No problem, I set the syringe on the counter near her feeding spot, thinking I would give the shot once she had her head buried in her food. Good idea, except that when I tested this morning she was at 375. What?!? Then I looked over and saw a full syringe still sitting on the counter. ohmygod_smile Not only that, this is the second time in 10 days I have done that!!!
So if you feel stupid sometimes, know that you are not alone. You would think that after 3 years I would have the routine down, but things just don't always work that way. Jazzy will be fine, and if you make mistakes your cat will be fine too. :smile:
Lucy, she's doing great too. With all the kitties coming back on the juice lately, I have been afraid to test. Her last test a couple of weeks ago was in the 70's. Given the fact that she is literally attempting to climb the walls right now, I think she is feeling good. :mrgreen:
We're going to have an adventure over the next few days, an adventure of which the kitties will not approve. My parents are moving to be near me. Tonight they will be arriving with their two cats and two finches, to stay for a few days until the movers come. Their cats will be sequestered in one guest room (which is normally my civvie Mickey's room, he loves it in there) and the birds will be closed in the other guest room. This should be fun (not!). It will be great to have my folks nearby again, but I have to question the wisdom of moving into a brand new house two days before Christmas... :lol:
I'm glad your parents are moving close to you. I hope the transition, especially at your house, will be smooth and uneventful. We don't want to hear about any feathers flying. :lol:
