12/28 Chester's pmps 541,+4=268, Husband in the Doghouse
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Celia & Marco
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 Chester's amps 431
hiya chester! come on down very nice and slow!
hiya chester! come on down very nice and slow!
mybuddybinks
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 Chester's amps 431
ouch, chessie! come on down...
ouch, chessie! come on down...
Jaye and Chester
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 HELP! Chester's pmps 541
Not only did "not so DH" leave HC wet food out where Chester got into it today, but he also left kibble out and it's obvious from the 541 pmps that Chester got into that as well. Not sure what to dose (due in a few minutes).
I raised him one drop to .25 yesterday because of consistent high numbers when I was gone...but NOW what do I do?
Not only did "not so DH" leave HC wet food out where Chester got into it today, but he also left kibble out and it's obvious from the 541 pmps that Chester got into that as well. Not sure what to dose (due in a few minutes).
I raised him one drop to .25 yesterday because of consistent high numbers when I was gone...but NOW what do I do?
Beth & Atlas
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 HELP! Chester's pmps 541
I would hold the dose and wait for this to clear his system. Give him 24-36 hours to resettle.
I would hold the dose and wait for this to clear his system. Give him 24-36 hours to resettle.
Ronnie & Luna
Member Since 2009
Re: 12/28 HELP! Chester's pmps 541
hi Jaye
will u be able to get a couple of checks in tonight if needed?
my suggestion would be to hold the dose and ride it out, but let's see if anyone else chimes in
and dont worry, I had a brain dead DBF here today who fed the wrong thing at the wrong times too. ohmygod_smile
hi Jaye
will u be able to get a couple of checks in tonight if needed?
my suggestion would be to hold the dose and ride it out, but let's see if anyone else chimes in
and dont worry, I had a brain dead DBF here today who fed the wrong thing at the wrong times too. ohmygod_smile
Jaye and Chester
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 HELP! Chester's pmps 541
Yes, I'll be around and I can hold the dose..I'm just so d#*m mad! Makes me think that all the high numbers while I was gone weren't just from stress. I'm infuriated that, not only did I have to cut my vacation short because he was giving the wrong, COLOR CODED pills, but now this...
It's not that he's blowing it off as not important...he feels badly, but that really doesn't help me right now.
Yes, I'll be around and I can hold the dose..I'm just so d#*m mad! Makes me think that all the high numbers while I was gone weren't just from stress. I'm infuriated that, not only did I have to cut my vacation short because he was giving the wrong, COLOR CODED pills, but now this...
It's not that he's blowing it off as not important...he feels badly, but that really doesn't help me right now.
Re: 12/28 HELP! Chester's pmps 541
It sounds like DH belongs in the dog house. Literally.
I agree with what everyone has said. Dose isn't based on pre-shot. You're just going to need to ride it out.
It sounds like DH belongs in the dog house. Literally.
I agree with what everyone has said. Dose isn't based on pre-shot. You're just going to need to ride it out.
Celia & Marco
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 Chester's pmps 541, Husband in the Doghouse
aww poor Chester.
riding it out is always best.
Chester, you can't just let dh take the full blame. we know we can't haz that food. i know it's tempting... very tempting...okay a lot tempting but you can't haz that! come back down for your mommabean so she don't throw dh out to the dogs nailbite_smile
aww poor Chester.
riding it out is always best. Chester, you can't just let dh take the full blame. we know we can't haz that food. i know it's tempting... very tempting...okay a lot tempting but you can't haz that! come back down for your mommabean so she don't throw dh out to the dogs nailbite_smile
Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 Chester's pmps 541, Husband in the Doghouse
Well, it'll be a nice lesson. Hope your DH is a good student!
Ella & Rusty
Well, it'll be a nice lesson. Hope your DH is a good student!
Ella & Rusty
Jaye and Chester
Member Since 2010
Well, he's coming down...thank goodness. That nasty black square on my chart is so disconcerting!
I think DH got the message...for now. Will it stick? Who's kidding who? LOL
I think DH got the message...for now. Will it stick? Who's kidding who? LOL
Beth & Atlas
Member Since 2010
Re: 12/28 HELP! Chester's pmps 541
I'd have to scroll back through many days worth of notes....but ...WTH*ll. Didn't you discuss this before and isn't this an ongoing issue?
Thereby at what point is it willful negligence? I mean c'mon...here.
Jaye and Chester said:
I'd have to scroll back through many days worth of notes....but ...WTH*ll. Didn't you discuss this before and isn't this an ongoing issue?
Thereby at what point is it willful negligence? I mean c'mon...here.
Jaye and Chester
Member Since 2010
I wouldn't go so far as to say willful negligence...but I've calmed down some. Earlier I would have been agreeing with all I was worth.
He's just not good at it. I don't know how else to describe him. He loves the animals with his whole heart. In fact, he's the one who insisted we adopt the latest cat knowing it was Felv positive. He brought the FIV cat home and refused to surrender it knowing that the shelter would euthanize. He spent days with heating packs working out an infection so one of the newly adopted wouldn't lose it's leg. He took the latest midnight trip to the emergency ER by himself. He takes unpaid days off of work to sit with a cat at the vet waiting for a dental or other procedure. He does the meds for the FIV cat and he does it without complaint. Last night I actually saw tears on his face when petting our 16 year old dog (who we know is on borrowed time) so, no...it's not willful negligence.
He tries. It's just overwhelming for him, I guess. There are SO many...with so many different rules and needs. I'm good at managing and multi-tasking but if he gets busy doing something else, all else skips his mind. I shouldn't complain too much because the "something else" is usually something I hate to do, like vacuuming or doing the dishes. It's just that the things that skip his mind are really important things.
I'm glad that I wrote all this. It puts things in perspective for me (even if next time it happens I'm back to ranting and raving). I'll keep helping him remember and he'll get better at it (fingers crossed) and Chester, poor soul, will come along for the ride, far better off than he would be in a thousand other pet owner's homes.
He's just not good at it. I don't know how else to describe him. He loves the animals with his whole heart. In fact, he's the one who insisted we adopt the latest cat knowing it was Felv positive. He brought the FIV cat home and refused to surrender it knowing that the shelter would euthanize. He spent days with heating packs working out an infection so one of the newly adopted wouldn't lose it's leg. He took the latest midnight trip to the emergency ER by himself. He takes unpaid days off of work to sit with a cat at the vet waiting for a dental or other procedure. He does the meds for the FIV cat and he does it without complaint. Last night I actually saw tears on his face when petting our 16 year old dog (who we know is on borrowed time) so, no...it's not willful negligence.
He tries. It's just overwhelming for him, I guess. There are SO many...with so many different rules and needs. I'm good at managing and multi-tasking but if he gets busy doing something else, all else skips his mind. I shouldn't complain too much because the "something else" is usually something I hate to do, like vacuuming or doing the dishes. It's just that the things that skip his mind are really important things.
I'm glad that I wrote all this. It puts things in perspective for me (even if next time it happens I'm back to ranting and raving). I'll keep helping him remember and he'll get better at it (fingers crossed) and Chester, poor soul, will come along for the ride, far better off than he would be in a thousand other pet owner's homes.
Ele & Blackie (GA)
Member Since 2009
We all make mistakes, cuz we're human. It sounds like DH is really a gem that just needs to pay better attention. Don't we all! I've often left Blackie's food out and the civie's get it, so I understand. I'm glad to see Chester come down.
Jaye and Chester
Member Since 2010
Me, too...I've done it before and likely will again. Thanks for the support!
I was going to suggest that DH sleep in the dog house (literally) and Chester have his spot in the nice warm bed. However, I'll recant! Maybe we need to help DH figure out what would be an unobtrusive yet helpful reminder -- like an alarm, either set on his cell phone or on a watch.
Jenny and Sue
Member Since 2010
I bet DH feels badly!!! We all do things without thinking. As diligent as I am about the cats, sometimes I get lazy. I accidentally left half a Wendy's cheeseburger on the table OVERNIGHT!!! Miraculously, not one cat touched it. Now what does that say for the the Wendy's cheeseburger??? :lol:
Laurie and Mr Tinkles
Member Since 2010
Don't feel bad, my DH gave Tinkles the wrong food the other day....it happens! I'm thankful that DH helps me out when I can't be home, so I cut him some slack when he makes a mistake....we all make them, I've done it too!
BJ's idea with the board/schedule is a good one...I write instructions down for DH and post on the fridge, it helps avoid confusion. Also alarms are great. I text DH to remind him when to test.
BJ's idea with the board/schedule is a good one...I write instructions down for DH and post on the fridge, it helps avoid confusion. Also alarms are great. I text DH to remind him when to test.
Nina and KB
Member Since 2009
Aww, I'm sorry Jaye. Try to tell yourself it's just a day, just a number. Hopefully it will clear quickly, he's pretty good at that.
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