Scratchy's Mom
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I was wondering if anyone had home testing tips. Scratchy does not like having his ears touched and doesn't sit still while being fussed with. I was once able to successfully test using the paw pad, but since then I've only been able to draw blood from myself and get hissed at. The people at the vet even have trouble getting blood from his ear. I am wondering if there is a good position I could get him in that would make it harder for him to escape, but I don't want to traumatize him so that he won't come to me for his shots. He is so good for his shots.
I want to be able to home test because he is on a high dose of 4 1/2 units of Lantus twice a day. He is a big cat. His fructosamine test last week showed that he is "fairly regulated" not "well regulated" and the vet suggested I go up half a unit, which I have. The one home test I was able to accomplish was high at peak time (419), even though he was home. Meanwhile his symptoms are entirely gone and he is the old Scratchy again. I think he's even gained some weight back. I also haven't left town since he was diagnosed and I'll have more peace of mind if I am able to home test and know he is being properly dosed. I bring him back for another fructosamine in 2 weeks, but I spent $150 on an alphatrak and want to be able to use it.
Any tips would be welcome! Thank you.
Janine
I want to be able to home test because he is on a high dose of 4 1/2 units of Lantus twice a day. He is a big cat. His fructosamine test last week showed that he is "fairly regulated" not "well regulated" and the vet suggested I go up half a unit, which I have. The one home test I was able to accomplish was high at peak time (419), even though he was home. Meanwhile his symptoms are entirely gone and he is the old Scratchy again. I think he's even gained some weight back. I also haven't left town since he was diagnosed and I'll have more peace of mind if I am able to home test and know he is being properly dosed. I bring him back for another fructosamine in 2 weeks, but I spent $150 on an alphatrak and want to be able to use it.
Any tips would be welcome! Thank you.
Janine