Hi!
I joined this group recently and have found an abundance of great information, thanks to the wonderful members of this community.
Finny is a rescue dog, he was on the streets before being picked up by the pound and then getting saved from euthanasia by an animal rescue shop, only to be returned twice before coming home with us October 2014; he is 24 lbs and turning 5 this August. He was diagnosed with diabetes late February this year. When we took him to the vet, we were advised not to change his diet (Natural Balance L.I.D. lamb meal and brown rice) except for his treats, which now consist of frozen green beans to chicken.
He gets his shots twice a day with his food and was able to take the shots well before, but as of this month, he just wasn't having any of it and would do whatever it takes to run away, he just won't stay still. We warm the syringe beforehand, shot him bevel side up, distract him with treats or affection, we don't restrain him and try to get him as comfortable as possible and have tried giving him shots in his flanks and the neck scruff, but it's just getting harder and harder. Giving him a shot is a two person job that takes at least 30 mins. We want to be able to give him the shot alone since we may not always be around.
The only thing we have yet to try is the auto injector (Autoject 2) or a needle-less injector (Comfort-In or Zoepetjet). Is there anyone that has tried either types of injectors recently and if so, what are your thoughts? If there is any other advice you can share that would be great as well, like what works for you guys and also what treats you give your dog. Any help would be appreciated!
I joined this group recently and have found an abundance of great information, thanks to the wonderful members of this community.
Finny is a rescue dog, he was on the streets before being picked up by the pound and then getting saved from euthanasia by an animal rescue shop, only to be returned twice before coming home with us October 2014; he is 24 lbs and turning 5 this August. He was diagnosed with diabetes late February this year. When we took him to the vet, we were advised not to change his diet (Natural Balance L.I.D. lamb meal and brown rice) except for his treats, which now consist of frozen green beans to chicken.
He gets his shots twice a day with his food and was able to take the shots well before, but as of this month, he just wasn't having any of it and would do whatever it takes to run away, he just won't stay still. We warm the syringe beforehand, shot him bevel side up, distract him with treats or affection, we don't restrain him and try to get him as comfortable as possible and have tried giving him shots in his flanks and the neck scruff, but it's just getting harder and harder. Giving him a shot is a two person job that takes at least 30 mins. We want to be able to give him the shot alone since we may not always be around.
The only thing we have yet to try is the auto injector (Autoject 2) or a needle-less injector (Comfort-In or Zoepetjet). Is there anyone that has tried either types of injectors recently and if so, what are your thoughts? If there is any other advice you can share that would be great as well, like what works for you guys and also what treats you give your dog. Any help would be appreciated!
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