Re: Champ 5/20 AMPS 98, +1 170, +2 149
Great numbers! How are you holding Champ when you test?
Frenchie has developed very swift ears when it comes to testing, he'll flick them like crazy, so I've had to make compromises and find holding positions and distractions that work since the blood on the fingernail thing never quite worked for me.
We do the between the knees while kneeling and also do the lotus (legs crossed) with the cat in between. That works really well for kitty burrito.
I've also used itty bitty pieces of cat treats to keep him still while testing. He loves greenies (1 cal a piece) and they break easily into about 3 pieces each so i can usually use those to lure and keep him while testing and not destroy his blood sugar or diet. I also use pieces of dried chicken breast, again breaking into little pieces and putting them into circle or small train so he has so keep focused on them and not move much, but I can then work on the ears. I use that kind of bribery a lot on heavy test days. The treat is small, but it's still enough to keep his attention.
He also has a sick insane thing for Vaseline. He loves it (if we leave the jar out he sticks his face in), and we use it to keep the hairballs down, so some times I use that as a lure (smear a little on his paw, and bam, instant distraction while testing).
I also found lots of luck testing lower on the ear, close to that little fold. I found it bruised less and I was always able to get blood.
You guys are doing awesome today!!!! I'm excited to see where this goes!!!
