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  • #31
    Re: Baxter licking excessively

    Originally posted by jim maceri View Post
    Maybe its "because he can" I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself.
    Oh thank goodness one of the guys made this joke.
    Zoe: 12 yr old Black Lab/shepherd mix. Diagnosed 6/1/11. Currently on 15 units Novolin NPH 2x day, and hopefully as close to regulated as possible. Feeding merrick Grain Free Salmon and Sweet Potato. Weight 63lbs.

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    • #32
      Re: Baxter licking excessively

      What is UTI? Chase has started once today after the doctors visit rubbing his but on the deck when I got him home. He also is licking alot near his crotch and scratchs he began that scratching yesterday. Could this becoming from something in his peeing?

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      • #33
        Re: Baxter licking excessively

        UTI is urinary tract infection. Diabetic dogs can be more prone to these because the sugar in their urine leads to better bacterial growth.

        Overt symptoms of a uti can be sensitivity in the area, and lots of urinating - but short little urinating - Peeing in many different spots in one outing. But it's also possible to have one without showing any signs.
        Zoe: 12 yr old Black Lab/shepherd mix. Diagnosed 6/1/11. Currently on 15 units Novolin NPH 2x day, and hopefully as close to regulated as possible. Feeding merrick Grain Free Salmon and Sweet Potato. Weight 63lbs.

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        • #34
          Re: Baxter licking excessively

          Before we figured out Soaphie had food allergies - she would lick her privates ALL the time. Finally did allergy testing and after some food switching, all was well "down there".
          Soaphie = 15 yr old Border/Berner mix dx 07/08. ~8.25 units a.m./p.m. vetsulin, blind/deaf. Ultra Senior, Vital Beef/Bison, Brown Rice and lots of loving. Soaphie passed on October 29, 2015. Sydney = 14.5 yr old Aussie/Shar Pei mix dx 11/10. NPH-varies w/ predinisone a.m./p.m., blind/deaf. Sydney passed on June 3, 2014.

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          • #35
            Re: Baxter licking excessively

            They also can get an infection on the penis under the sheath. Not sure where exactly Baxter is having his heyday...

            Do you see any thick whitish or yellow discharge in that area?

            Natalie

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            • #36
              Re: Baxter licking excessively

              Absolutely NOT suggesting that Baxter's licking has anything to do with bladder cancer but just having gone thru this with Mildred I wanted to share this information.
              It is something that owners do need to be aware of....I was not as I took Mildred into her vet thinking I would leave with antibiotics for a UTI, unfortunately that day was one of the worst days of my life.

              Before Mil's bladder cancer was diagnosed she began excessively licking her vulva.

              http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvett...r#.UCWnq2NVK6Y

              Likely Baxter's licking is due to infection.
              Last edited by eileen; 08-10-2012, 05:38 PM.

              Eileen and Mildred, 12 yo Border Collie Mx, 24.6 pounds, dx diabetic/hypothyroid 2004, gallbladder removed 2005, cataract surgery 2005, spindle cell sarcoma removed 2009, stroke 2009, tail removed 2011, dx with bladder cancer 2011, CDS, Organix~chicken / NPH,Humalog

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              • #37
                Re: Injection malfunctions need advce

                Hi Jen! That looks really great! I think you're not missing shots! If you do happen to ...you might notice some signs of higher blood sugar like the drinking extra water. But when something happens like that, you just get back on the horse and keep things the same. It all evens out. Great job!
                Shell and Hank (aka Mr. Pickypants) - now deceased (4/29/1999 - 12/4/2015) Cairn Terrier mix who was diagnosed 8/18/2011 and on .75 U Levemir 2Xday. Miss you little man!

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                • #38
                  Re: Injection malfunctions need advce

                  Nice blood sugar!!

                  You must be getting the injections right to have started with a 237. I think it's okay for you to relax and have some confidence in what you're doing.

                  Natalie

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                  • #39
                    Re: Baxter licking excessively

                    I was the lucky one who's baby got a penile sheathe infection. That was interesting to say the least! lol Lots of licking and then I noticed some discharge so off to the vet. They cleaned him up and put him on an antibiotic and he was better very quickly.

                    So there could be a number of things...best to get a vet to check it out.
                    Shell and Hank (aka Mr. Pickypants) - now deceased (4/29/1999 - 12/4/2015) Cairn Terrier mix who was diagnosed 8/18/2011 and on .75 U Levemir 2Xday. Miss you little man!

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                    • #40
                      Terrified to home test myself

                      Hi from Jen and Baxter. Can someone tell me if home testing can be done with 1 person? I mentioned im pretty much sole caregiver husband outta town a lot n in excruciiating back pain..could i do an ear prick without help from another person?? Please advise BEST easiest most accurate meter and easiest location to prick..again injections hard enough. Any helpful hintds also on what times to.test n how often??? Thanks!
                      Cockapoo 11 y/0 27 lbs.Dx: 7/12
                      Humulin N 10 units 8 am/8pm
                      Blue 1/3 cup chikn grill canned pink +1/3 cup innova prime grain free Or...1/3 cup royal canine gastro food 4 oz. Chikn /brown rice

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                      • #41
                        Re: Terrified to home test myself

                        I do it by myself because my husband can't bear to help. he can barely give the injections. The ear of a dog can be a tough spot to get blood. I took Jenny to the vet twice and the vet tech tried to help me figure out where we could get blood from her. They don't use human meters so they are as inexperienced as we are and we didn't accomplish anything.

                        I do Jenny's upper lip.

                        I get everything ready including putting the strip in the meter which has me on the clock.

                        I put her on a table in my bathroom, press her against my body, use my left hand to hold her lip up and use my right hand to prick the lip with the lancet. I drop the lancet and hold the one touch till we have blood.

                        I rub her ear and tell her how wonderful she is while I have her trapped against my body so she can't lick the blood.

                        once we are done she gets a tiny piece of a liver treat. IT was rough in the beginning, she is very good about it now

                        At a minimum we try to test at fasting before she eats.
                        Jenny: 6/6/2000 - 11/10/2014 She lived with diabetes and cushings for 3 1/2 years. She was one of a kind and we miss her.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Terrified to home test myself

                          Yes yes yes! You can do it alone. I'm single and I do it all on my own. I have the advantage of a big dog who makes things easy for me. But you absolutely can handle it.

                          The one touch ultra is a very popular meter. Just make sure to have everything set up before you draw the blood and you'll be fine. You can do it!!!
                          Zoe: 12 yr old Black Lab/shepherd mix. Diagnosed 6/1/11. Currently on 15 units Novolin NPH 2x day, and hopefully as close to regulated as possible. Feeding merrick Grain Free Salmon and Sweet Potato. Weight 63lbs.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Terrified to home test myself

                            Practice, practice, practice! I would guess we all had some trouble the first few times we tried to test. My wife had been the tester for the first year, and when I took over I was all thumbs. I had to call her back into the action on several tries. As time went by, it just became second nature to both Annie and I. When you do give it a try, don't get flustered. If you don't get a droplet after a couple of tries, take a break.

                            This link is for the AlphaTrak meter system, but the info / videos are pretty good:
                            http://www.alphatrakmeter.com/monito...frequency.html
                            Annie was an 18 pound Lhasa Apso that crossed the rainbow bridge on 10-5-17. She was nearly 17 years old and diabetic for 9½ years.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Terrified to home test myself

                              It really, really does get easier! I spent about a week fumbling around til I managed to find the sweet spot on the inside of Hank's lip. If Baxter will let you, have him lie on his side on the bed after getting everything ready. I just reach over and lift up Hank's lip, wipe quickly with a kleenex and then poke. The spot in the lip area is just about even with the canine tooth. Not the gum but up in the lip. You can also use a callous if Baxter has one or the carpal pad. Sandy does her testing on Tiggy's bum...right on the back at the base of the tail. So there are options to try if you don't succeed in one spot. Just relax ....Baxter can tell if you are too nervous! lol Try some dry runs before you actually do it. Try it on yourself to see how everything works. I did that several times...wasn't much fun but it allowed me to see how to suck up the blood. Just keep your chin up! You can do it! As Craig says, testing is fun! LOL
                              Shell and Hank (aka Mr. Pickypants) - now deceased (4/29/1999 - 12/4/2015) Cairn Terrier mix who was diagnosed 8/18/2011 and on .75 U Levemir 2Xday. Miss you little man!

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                              • #45
                                Re: Terrified to home test myself

                                You can definitely do it by yourself!! Most important step though for you is to do the dry runs as practice so that Baxter doesn't sense any fear or anxiety coming from YOU! Lol. If he senses you're scared then he most likely will be too
                                You have to be the alpha dog for this, but you can totally do it!!

                                I found the easiest place for us is the base of the tail.... Actually to the right of it where it's a little more meaty

                                Sandy

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