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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 19, 2016 20:05:53 GMT
Well, we went to see how Teddy went with his first shot and to find out if he could come home or go to the sister practice. The short story is, his levels started coming down but went back up too early but then were on their way back down again. So we had to take him to the other vets for over night monitoring just in case his levels went too low and we gave him insulin without knowing how low he had gone. We now have to collect him in the morning. I miss him so much.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 19, 2016 20:55:26 GMT
Think about the welcome you'll get in the morning when you go to collect him.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 20, 2016 0:40:54 GMT
I hope Teddy stabilises sooner rather than later, SQ. It is so hard watching a pet suffer when you cannot explain to them what is going on.
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Post by OP on Feb 20, 2016 9:55:34 GMT
Even though one cannot tell their pet what is wrong I have a feeling that some of the pets know by instinct that one is caring about them. It's as though the pet knows the owner is hurting with them There certainly is some empathy passing between the two. It is your strength that is keeping Teddy strong and fighting this thing. I'm sure he will be ever so pleased to see you as you will be him.
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 20, 2016 10:00:09 GMT
We have had a call to say Teddy is fine and we can collect him at 12.30, the earliest they can fit us in. Can't wait to see him and give him a big hug. Then the fun starts. Injecting him is going to be nerve racking but I can do it, I have to.
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Post by Shirls on Feb 20, 2016 10:13:15 GMT
The injections for you will be easier than you think Wendy. I had to inject my 17 month old daughter, every day for the first few years of her life, and then twice a day for the next few years. Injecting a child who does not understand the why's and wherefore's is hard, especially when living on your own. Chin up, I know from your other thread you have a real load on your plate at the moment to contend with. Teddy will be fine, you will cope, you are a fighter and stronger than you think. Take care of yourself through all this, try and take some time out. Hugs. X
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Post by jellybean on Feb 20, 2016 10:34:15 GMT
When you're back's against the wall starlingqueen, it's amazing where we get the courage to do the things that frighten us. You'll be fine, the love you have for Teddy will overcome all your fears. Give him a cuddle from me when you go to collect him later
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Post by milliej on Feb 20, 2016 11:23:10 GMT
Dogs (animals?) are very stoic and tend to live in the 'now' it's only us humans that often seem consumed with time! When my husband took our beagle Tara to be PTS she was as excited as always thinking she was going for her usual routine walk. My husband said even at the vet's she just stood there .....mind before she left strangely - she gave me an extra sloppy lick all over my face - licking my tears away no doubt! Sorry I bet this isn't helping!
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 20, 2016 15:06:10 GMT
I gave him a practice shot of saline at the vets and it was fine. It didn't bother me at all. I have to do so just got on with it. I'm quite proud of myself.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 20, 2016 15:11:14 GMT
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 20, 2016 15:26:19 GMT
He is home but I'm quite angry at the vet. He didn't eat anything last night so they didn't give him his insulin and again this morning he refused to eat so again no insulin. I now have a very hungry dog that isn't allowed to eat until 9pm to stick to his routine. They kept him overnight for monitoring when there was nothing to monitor. He is now back to his pre insulin self so I am going to be giving him his shot tonight and have no way of knowing what his levels are. I have ordered a blood glucose monitor but it wont be here until next week.
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Post by steve05412 on Feb 20, 2016 17:38:28 GMT
He is home but I'm quite angry at the vet. He didn't eat anything last night so they didn't give him his insulin and again this morning he refused to eat so again no insulin. I now have a very hungry dog that isn't allowed to eat until 9pm to stick to his routine. They kept him overnight for monitoring when there was nothing to monitor. He is now back to his pre insulin self so I am going to be giving him his shot tonight and have no way of knowing what his levels are. I have ordered a blood glucose monitor but it wont be here until next week. I wouldn't advise giving insulin unless you know what his bloods are, if hes low you will only send him lower, anyone get to a pharmacy near you and get a human test kit?
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 20, 2016 18:01:17 GMT
He is home but I'm quite angry at the vet. He didn't eat anything last night so they didn't give him his insulin and again this morning he refused to eat so again no insulin. I now have a very hungry dog that isn't allowed to eat until 9pm to stick to his routine. They kept him overnight for monitoring when there was nothing to monitor. He is now back to his pre insulin self so I am going to be giving him his shot tonight and have no way of knowing what his levels are. I have ordered a blood glucose monitor but it wont be here until next week. I wouldn't advise giving insulin unless you know what his bloods are, if hes low you will only send him lower, anyone get to a pharmacy near you and get a human test kit? That's how most dog owners do it. Vets don't tell you how to test their blood. That's why they take them in for the first dose, to monitor the drop. The dose is very low to start with. Then a week later they have them back and test again and raise the dose up a bit. That goes on until they have established a dose that seems ok. I will not be doing that, I will be testing daily when the monitor I have ordered arrives.
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Post by starlingqueen on Feb 20, 2016 22:27:35 GMT
Just given him his first insulin injection and he didn't even flinch. So pleased. I have been worried all day, not that I couldn't do it, that he would be a pain and would struggle but he was an angel. I am now happy that I know he's ok with it so our new chapter starts here.
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Post by ffiscool on Feb 20, 2016 22:49:56 GMT
I am angry at the vet, for you. You should tell them. Glad Teddy is home and you will get him stable.
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