Deborah & Gadget
Member Since 2015
Gadget doing well
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3/1 Gadget: amps 179, +2 164, +4 131, +6 112, +9 126 , PMPS 332 , +9 343
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Gadget is doing well! He's clearing his bounces quickly and coming back to green. Way to go, Gadget. 
Deborah & Gadget
Member Since 2015
Thank you for the encouragement.
I think you are doing a great job of testing, too.
Deborah & Gadget
Member Since 2015
Thanks!! Luckily Gadget does not mind. But he does not like the shots and sometimes jerks away plus he's got thick fur so its challenging.
You can shave a little patch where you shoot. Several members with long haired cats do that. Also...are you using the 31g syringes? I started with 30g and Gracie would give a little "meep" so I switched to 31 and she's fine.
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Have you tried shooting him while he's eating? That's how we managed it.
I'll second the kudos-you're doing great!
I'll second the kudos-you're doing great!
Vyktors Mum
Member Since 2011
Go Gadget go
Deborah & Gadget
Member Since 2015
I am using 31 but thanks for the thought. I think it's my technique that bothers him. I kinda pinch the skin up and then try to get a visual on the skin so it takes a bit longer than he likes! After discovering the bad way that you can shoot in one side and out the other I try not to rush. I guess I need to restrain him more so he can't jerk away. It does good to put these thoughts into words so I think them through and then have the plan in place come shot time.
Gadget is a growler haha!! No little meep for him! But he is the best: he goes right to the bed when he sees the insulin paraphernalia box come out so I don't have to distract him with food. And he doesn't even really expect treat any more although is thrilled if I remember!
Thanks for the help I really feel discouraged sometimes
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