Difficult time with injections - Desperately Seeking Help
My dog, Savannah, was just diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago. I have been giving her injections twice a day and each time, it's a struggle. I cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong and tonight...
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Try not to panic, that's very bad. They can pick up on that and assume it's something bad. The insulin should be about room temperature. They say cold insulin does sting. I don't have that problem...
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Hi there! Where are you giving the injection at? Are you warming the insulin first? I always gave my dog her shots in the scruff (just pull up a bit, stick, and inject - quickly!). While she was...
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Good morning, Savannah's Mom! What size needles are you using and what type of insulin. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by she doesn't mind the needle but she does mind the injection. I'll...
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Take a breath, I promise everybody here has been at a breaking point and I personally have shed a million frustrated tears over my Maggie's diabetes. It is a difficult thing to come to grips with but...
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I agree with everyone, the cold insulin can sting. And where you inject can be an issue too. Also, are you using new needles/syringes?
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Hi, My Bebe was diagnosed with diabetes few weeks ago. It was scary at first. I found it easier to do the injection while he was eating.
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I do DJ while he's eating too, just before he finishes. He doesn't even seem to notice.
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Just checking to see if things have gotten any easier for you.
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I would have to distract Prissy when I gave her allergy shots...Jim would hold a piece of food right in front of her and she didn't even notice me....but do relax since Savanah will react off of you...
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After many injections, you will find it easier on yourself and your pup. I did at first. It helps to have two doing it- one to treat and praise and the other doing the injection. Making a tent in her...
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You should NOT rub the area after injecting insulin. This will affect the absorption.
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Judy is right. Speaking as a retired nurse it is a no no, this applies to pets and humans, it increases the action of the insulin immediately which effects theduration. Rubbing the site where you...
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Keep in mind two things. One is that there are thin syringes that a lot of folks like to use because your dog won't feel the injection as well. Second is that you should only use your syringe one...
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Something I did'nt know, my Shay is doing well and hope everything stays that way.
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"The needle dulls and this can cause discomfit at the second injection."The needle also has a coating on it that makes it go in easier. This coating is taken off during the first injection.
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Oh my goodness - she is beautiful! I know the temptation is there to use the syringes more than once due to cost. I did it for a while, too, but learned that while it was better for my checkbook, it...
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When I inject my Simon ...I pull up the nape of his neck after he takes about 4 bites of his dinner..I also slightly pinch his skin as I inject,,It is not a rub, just a small gentle squeeze...in our...
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OMG !!!!! HE IS BEAUTIFUL !!
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Are the injections getting any easier?
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