Today there are 3 cats in my house but I'm hoping by nightfall there will be only 2. K-D has been here 10 days and that is ENOUGH, but I digress. One of my son's cats, Scamper, is a diabetic and requires 2 shots of insulin a day. When he's been here in the past I've been able to give him his shots with no problems. This time he is determined that I am not going to be able to do it. I try to hold him down and he growls and hisses and gets away from me. The trick is to get the needle just under the skin and not inject into the muscle. Last night I got the needle in and started to push the plunger and he moved and the needle went through his skin on the other side and into my finger. I pulled the needle out but 3 units of insulin were gone from the needle. I don't know if I got them or Scamper got them. I suspect it was me as the finger was burning. My daughter thought that was hilarious and texted her brother who is in Indiana for the weekend who then proceeded to call me and tell me to call the doctor. I don't know about you but I don't think I could get a doctor on the phone on a Friday night. I told him if I started to feel strange, I'd call 911. I decided to be proactive though and went and had some ice cream just in case the old blood sugar took a nose dive.
This morning I attempted to give the shot to the cat again with no luck and managed to prick my finger once more. This time there was no missing insulin in the syringe. I figure when the cat goes into a diabetic coma I'll be able to get a shot into him.
That is my stupid human trick for the day.
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It is rare that I am at a loss for words. I am at a loss for words. I am seriously at a loss for words.
ReplyDeleteI know about syringes that cant go deeper then the skin.
ReplyDeleteYou can laugh Bennett, it's ok. I did. lol...oh wait. I still am. :-D
ReplyDeleteI want one of those air syringes! Go ahead and laugh at me. That's why I posted this. Even I find it amusing....and the ice cream was good!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteSorry to say but I couldn't help but laugh. You are so funny. I am glad the ice cream tasted good. I am glad that you are okay too.
Ta.
Attempting to stifle a big laugh and failing!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, he'll be still if he's in a coma.
Thanks Erika.
ReplyDeleteSharon, maybe if I stick myself enough, I'll be in a coma too and then it won't matter. I wonder if Scamper would have any luck giving me a shot.
Being in a coma is no way to live Cheryl. Besides all of us, your online friends will miss your poems and funny side. You have shared so much of your personal problems and I personally admire that in you and although you are going through some very difficult times you are an inspiration to all of us.
ReplyDeleteIf it weren't for you I probably wouldn't have opened up to all of you about my Bipolar disorder.
I don't know if that makes you feel any better but I certainly hope so.
Thanks Cheryl.
Scamper: "Opposable thumbs!! If I only had opposable thumbs... I'd show them all!"
ReplyDeleteErika I was kidding about the coma. I do that because at some level I look forward to death as a great adventure in my future. I am not seeking it early don't worry. I'm glad I've made you feel comfortable about opening up and sharing your bipolar disorder with us. Its important for people to see faces and real people and not just the names of diseases or conditions. I do feel better thank you.
ReplyDeleteSharon LOL.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are were kidding but there is always an element of truth when making jokes.
ReplyDeleteAt any rate I do feel that you have been very honest with your feelings and yes I do admire that in you.
Being labeled bipolar is not much fun but hearing about other people with similar labels makes it easier to take.
Talk to you soon.
Cheryl, sweetie, you don't have to have an excuse to have ice cream you can have some any time you like! hahahaha Sorry it was just too funny not to say something. You poor thing, I don't think I would have tried again the next day. I would have told him his cat didn't want the shot so who am I to strap him down for a poke?! haha You would think they would have a pill for the the cat to take instead of using a needle.
ReplyDeleteNym have you ever tried to give a pill to a cat? The cat is still doing OK and his Mommy and Daddy will be home tonight and either get him tonight, or if its too late, get him tomorrow. Maybe I'll do a little Reiki on him. That's a good idea.
ReplyDeleteLOL no. I have given a dog and puppy pills though.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI can understand what your going through. I had to look after a diabetic dog many years ago and was always worried if he was getting his insulin or not. It didn't help that he died a few months later. He was a really cute dog, I have never forgotten him. His name was Preppy and he was a miniature Poodle.
God bless and good luck with the pets:)
Ingrid, the cat's Daddy (my son) came by on his lunch hour today and gave Scamper a shot of insulin. He'll be back after work to take them both home and then I'll be cat-less again. I don't mind taking care of those two but I felt really bad that Scamper wouldn't let me give him his shot. We do get attached to our animals don't we?
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