First day of injections

[Candy M]

Red has his first 2 injections of insulin today. The AM one went a bit smoother than the PM one. He was leery when I "went in" for the second one. I will work on finding a good process for doing this.

I did the injections between the shoulder blades like I practiced at the vet. Are the other places that are good too?

Thank you all for being there for us during this time.

 

[Ferndoc]

I give mine in the side, stomach area. 80% of the time we are in the same spot where he gets his BG tested. The other 20% of the time is wherever he wandered off to and happens to be laying in a spot where I can get a hold of him.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Some kitty's don't even notice the shot when their head is buried in a food bowl.

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Hope that helps!

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

I think most of us shoot in the scruff....especially when their heads are in a bowl of food just because it's convenient but there are several other sites you can use

 

[Mister's Owner]

Some kitty's don't even notice the shot when their head is buried in a food bowl.

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Hope that helps!

I'm so confused... My vet told me there was New research that injecting around the outer area of the spine was good. I have been following that but resently noticed little bumps under the skin and it's really hard to get through some of the skin on the left side?

 

[jayla-n-Drevon]

I'm so confused... My vet told me there was New research that injecting around the outer area of the spine was good. I have been following that but resently noticed little bumps under the skin and it's really hard to get through some of the skin on the left side?

I have no idea about the spine area injections but I am pretty sure my guy would not agree with the new research

 

[jayla-n-Drevon]

Red has his first 2 injections of insulin today. The AM one went a bit smoother than the PM one. He was leery when I "went in" for the second one. I will work on finding a good process for doing this.

I did the injections between the shoulder blades like I practiced at the vet. Are the other places that are good too?

Thank you all for being there for us during this time.

Welcome and great job!! The first day is the most nerve wracking--it will be habit in no time