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My 10-year old Westie Sophia was diagnosed this past Friday with diabetes. She's on injections 2 times a day.
Friday I failed miserably trying to do the first injection. It landed on her fur. I've done OK these past 3 days. BUT, it feels highly stressful. Does it get easier? Each time I do one, I high five the air lol. Even in my dreams I'm practicing injections.
I think one of the problems is her skin. She went from 14 pounds to 12 pounds. I'm hoping as her body regulates, she will gain weight. She's always been on the small side for a Westie.
And it doesn't help that family and friends are asking me if I fed her soda pop and candy?! UMMM, NO. She's been on kibble her whole life and any treat would be healthy. Rarely table treats.
I just want to get to the point where injections aren't such a big deal.
Thank you. I'm sooooo glad a place like this exists. I left my vet with so many unanswered questions.
My 10-year old Westie Sophia was diagnosed this past Friday with diabetes. She's on injections 2 times a day.
Friday I failed miserably trying to do the first injection. It landed on her fur. I've done OK these past 3 days. BUT, it feels highly stressful. Does it get easier? Each time I do one, I high five the air lol. Even in my dreams I'm practicing injections.
I think one of the problems is her skin. She went from 14 pounds to 12 pounds. I'm hoping as her body regulates, she will gain weight. She's always been on the small side for a Westie.
And it doesn't help that family and friends are asking me if I fed her soda pop and candy?! UMMM, NO. She's been on kibble her whole life and any treat would be healthy. Rarely table treats.
I just want to get to the point where injections aren't such a big deal.
Thank you. I'm sooooo glad a place like this exists. I left my vet with so many unanswered questions.
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