Annie & Craig - Getting too smart!

[CraigM]

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!

UPDATE

She still wasn't wanting her dog food, but did eat 1/2 slice of white bread with a smear of corn syrup. Will test in a few minutes.

UPDATE #2 at 1:20PM

She finally ate at 10AM, and I did a test at 11AM = 67. Low, but not scared because I figure the food was just making it into her system.

Another test at 1PM = 162.

She hasn't gone into the backyard since the bee incident, wonder why? Guess it's time to take her out front, away from the bees.

[Patty]

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There is always something!

Oh Craig, what a day you've had! Hoping Annie is recovering well...

[CraigM]

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Oh Craig, what a day you've had! Hoping Annie is recovering well...

I guess we are slow, very slow, learners. We are currently sitting in the backyard (iPad is nice), but maintaining about 30 feet distance from the bee hive. Annie has actually run past the area chasing her ball, but I'm trying to keep my throws a good distance away.

[Judi]

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any chance of doing a stealth kill the bee's nest at night? glad Annie is feeling better!

[CraigM]

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any chance of doing a stealth kill the bee's nest at night? glad Annie is feeling better!

We hate to do that because bees are so beneficial. But we might have to do something. We were having dinner in the backyard just now, and were chased back into the house. We are all a little "gun shy" after this morning!

[CarolW]

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Poor Annie! I DETEST bee-stings, because they hurt so darned much, and not a lot can be done to relieve the pain.

Where on her body was she stung?

Hope Annie continues to recover okay from the sting! More than one sting, do you think? I hope not!

Do keep an eye on possible sensitivities to bee stings, as they can build up, and suddenly, you have anaphylactic shock on your hands! Might have a word with your vet about that.

Hugs, licks, wags, and lots of Magic Wand Waves to you and Annie!
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:10:03 (PDT)

[MaryLea]

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What about finding someone to move the hive?

Mary

[CraigM]

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Well, Annie was a little over 400 at 8PM instead of the normal low 100s. Pretty sure because her second breakfast, the one that stayed down, was a little over two hours after the morning injection and outlasted the insulin. I gave her the normal dinner and normal injection and think her numbers in the morning will be getting back to normal. Fingers crossed.

I've done a little googling about our bee problem and think I'll turn the sprinkler on the hive area. This is a below ground thing. I've read they don't like dampness and will seek out a new neighborhood!

[Patty]

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We had a big hive (honeycomb) dwelling in the peak of our back patio roof last year. They were yellow jackets and started building again this year but we caught them early. My husband went out with the hose at night when it was cool and they weren't very active and was able to destroy it. They moved on and built somewhere else luckily.

Hope the sprinkler helps!

[k9diabetes]

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What an adventure! Hope the sprinkler solves the problem.

I wouldn't want to kill honeybees either - they are in grave danger of dying out from disease as it is. Can the hive be moved if they won't move on their own?

Natalie

[CraigM]

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What an adventure! Hope the sprinkler solves the problem.

I wouldn't want to kill honeybees either - they are in grave danger of dying out from disease as it is. Can the hive be moved if they won't move on their own?

Natalie

Think these are a type of wasp and not peaceful honeybees. The hive is underground, so I doubt it could be moved. Soaked the ground today and will soak it again tomorrow and will see if they change their address! Annie is happy because I'm taking her into the front yard where there are new smells to investigate.

[buddingartist]

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How's your sweet Annie doing today?

Louise

[CraigM]

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Annie has recovered from the latest bee / wasp adventure. She is now "concerned" with any bug that flies. If a fly passes near her, she will freak-out (understandable) and dash for the safety of under the bed. Poor pup!

New question. Has anyone here tried glucose tablets for low BGs? We made a Walmart run this morning and I stopped in front of the diabetic supply display for awhile. I picked up a small package of ReliOn brand Fast Acting Glucose Tablets.

http://www.relion.com/diabetes/gluco...lucose-tablets

Wonder if they may be better, or as good, as syrup for low BGs? Just to have on hand.

Craig

[jesse girl]

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that is a very good idea easy to carry covenant on trips you can keep some in the car wont go bad thumbs up I think I may get some I was just at walmart hmm wish i read your post earlier

jesse does not like flies she will run to another room just to try to escape she had one of those big harvest ants bite and sting her the other day did not notice any effects from it but I know when they get me it is very painful and the pain does travel and will last a couple days

[CraigM]

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I think I may get some I was just at walmart hmm wish i read your post earlier

If you don't get to Walmart frequently, you could order online. Free shipping for the 50 count bottle.