nichi403
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Hello all,
I finally tested Rocco's BG level at home. It wasn't pretty. He hates having his ears touched and he was fighting me the whole time. I felt so bad pricking his little ears and I had to prick him a few times. I kept going up on his ear and I would get a little blood, I tried massaging his ear and whenever I got enough blood...I would get an error on the machine. I went to the other ear and after 4 tries (2 on each ear) I finally got a reading. I figure it was a little high since I was stressing him out (I was stressing too) and it was 174 (I tested him on Monday, I just haven't been on my computer since). I did give a treat afterwards, so he did forgive me.
I want to do a curve on him, but I want to give him a break and learn how to test on his paws. I have an appointment with the vet on Monday, to see how he's doing and to see if there is any difference between my BG machine and theirs. I will have them show me how to prick his paw since testing on his ears didn't go so well. He has always hated his ears being touched and they are so little compared to the rest of his body.
On a good note, I did find someone who can house-sit and watch the kitties when I eventually have my gastric bypass surgery later this year. She grew up on a farm and had no problems with Rocco's feeding schedule and giving him his insulin. One less thing to stress about.
Thank you for all of your advice. I will definitely let you know how his vet appointment goes. THANK YOU!!
Nicole and Rocco
I finally tested Rocco's BG level at home. It wasn't pretty. He hates having his ears touched and he was fighting me the whole time. I felt so bad pricking his little ears and I had to prick him a few times. I kept going up on his ear and I would get a little blood, I tried massaging his ear and whenever I got enough blood...I would get an error on the machine. I went to the other ear and after 4 tries (2 on each ear) I finally got a reading. I figure it was a little high since I was stressing him out (I was stressing too) and it was 174 (I tested him on Monday, I just haven't been on my computer since). I did give a treat afterwards, so he did forgive me.
I want to do a curve on him, but I want to give him a break and learn how to test on his paws. I have an appointment with the vet on Monday, to see how he's doing and to see if there is any difference between my BG machine and theirs. I will have them show me how to prick his paw since testing on his ears didn't go so well. He has always hated his ears being touched and they are so little compared to the rest of his body.
On a good note, I did find someone who can house-sit and watch the kitties when I eventually have my gastric bypass surgery later this year. She grew up on a farm and had no problems with Rocco's feeding schedule and giving him his insulin. One less thing to stress about.
Thank you for all of your advice. I will definitely let you know how his vet appointment goes. THANK YOU!!
Nicole and Rocco
