So, Romeo has been on the insulin for about a week. The vet suggested that I use the (Accucheck) glucometer to do a curve - four times in one day.
Well, that's super. I can't pin my cat down. When I finally do, I prick his poor little ear and no blood comes out. I gave up and called the vet and she said she would prefer I do it at home so his stress levels are lower. I am NOT A VET! I am a catmommy who does not want to torture her cat.
My cat is 20 pounds and clawed and I live alone. This is a pain in the #*! and I don'twant to traumatize Romeo or myself.
Any ideas? Is there some place that's easier to get blood from? The vet suggested I throw the lancer thingie away and just use hypodermic needles. Any ideas? Please?
Also, what if I can't do a curve? What if I can only get his blood once (and even that I'm beginning to wonder about!)
AGH!
Well, that's super. I can't pin my cat down. When I finally do, I prick his poor little ear and no blood comes out. I gave up and called the vet and she said she would prefer I do it at home so his stress levels are lower. I am NOT A VET! I am a catmommy who does not want to torture her cat.
My cat is 20 pounds and clawed and I live alone. This is a pain in the #*! and I don'twant to traumatize Romeo or myself.
Any ideas? Is there some place that's easier to get blood from? The vet suggested I throw the lancer thingie away and just use hypodermic needles. Any ideas? Please?
Also, what if I can't do a curve? What if I can only get his blood once (and even that I'm beginning to wonder about!)
AGH!