Re: Mini Schnauzer Gretel - Injection problems brewing!
Thank you so much, everyone, for your speedy responses.
Marg, I really think I will stick with the One Touch meter. With all other expenses considered, why add another one if you don't need to? And, I believe maybe I'll try next time with just the lancet. I'm nervous about it - so afraid it will really hurt her, but I won't know till I try, will I?
Carol, you raised a very good point about the recall. I should know better, because when I was training Gretel (and also a sweet poodle/terrier named Pepper that we had for 17 yrs.) I always called her to me for the good stuff and went to HER if it was something she probably wasn't going to like, or if she wouldn't come when called, I would go and get her - it was such a basic part of her training.
I must say that thought had been lurking around in the back of my mind when I was calling her to come for her insulin injection, but I rationalized it by telling myself if was ok because she would very quickly be getting a yummy treat. In fact when I call her, I tell her to come for a treat, it's just that while she's staring at the treat container, I'm giving the injection! Thank you so much for bringing that to my attention though, I'm going to do things a little differently from this point on - definitely don't want to ruin the recall.
(Now, when I attempted to test her today, I went to her, didn't call her to me.)
Lori, I must commend you for jumping right into the home testing arena so quickly! My role model!!
Again, thanks to all of you for your usual terrific support. I'll keep you posted on our progress.
Carolyn
Thank you so much, everyone, for your speedy responses.
Marg, I really think I will stick with the One Touch meter. With all other expenses considered, why add another one if you don't need to? And, I believe maybe I'll try next time with just the lancet. I'm nervous about it - so afraid it will really hurt her, but I won't know till I try, will I?
Carol, you raised a very good point about the recall. I should know better, because when I was training Gretel (and also a sweet poodle/terrier named Pepper that we had for 17 yrs.) I always called her to me for the good stuff and went to HER if it was something she probably wasn't going to like, or if she wouldn't come when called, I would go and get her - it was such a basic part of her training.
I must say that thought had been lurking around in the back of my mind when I was calling her to come for her insulin injection, but I rationalized it by telling myself if was ok because she would very quickly be getting a yummy treat. In fact when I call her, I tell her to come for a treat, it's just that while she's staring at the treat container, I'm giving the injection! Thank you so much for bringing that to my attention though, I'm going to do things a little differently from this point on - definitely don't want to ruin the recall.
(Now, when I attempted to test her today, I went to her, didn't call her to me.)
Lori, I must commend you for jumping right into the home testing arena so quickly! My role model!!
Again, thanks to all of you for your usual terrific support. I'll keep you posted on our progress.
Carolyn
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