Re: Problem with shots
I just have a minute but wanted to add a few things...
When you get a chance, check in which Margaret about possibly getting syringes with smaller needles. The 28 gauge Vetsulin syringes are on the large side and even going down to a 29 gauge needle can make a big difference in terms of comfort.
You can angle the syringe different ways, tent the skin different ways, and even inject in a different area since it sounds like she might have some scar tissue or something where you are currently trying to inject.
Here's a diagram of the different areas you can try:
Some people point the syringe down, some lay it almost flat against the body... whatever works is okay.
BD has a slide show on injecting and you might find some tips there:
http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.a...t=7001&id=7394
Are you warming up the insulin in the syringe? Cold insulin stings.
And the where you put the bevel can make a difference.
Plus some places a dog just doesn't like. Chris didn't mind his left side but didn't like when I injected on the right side so we just didn't do it there. We used the side of the chest per the diagram above.
Look here if you haven't already: http://www.k9diabetes.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14
I do think finer needles will help.
With her skin issues, she may be very sensitive in places too! Poor girl. You may find that you have to look around for a place where there isn't any bumps or inflammation. Try to identify some of those in advance.
Also, is the new vet working on the skin issue?
Does she have open sores, scar tissue... ?
Natalie
I just have a minute but wanted to add a few things...
When you get a chance, check in which Margaret about possibly getting syringes with smaller needles. The 28 gauge Vetsulin syringes are on the large side and even going down to a 29 gauge needle can make a big difference in terms of comfort.
You can angle the syringe different ways, tent the skin different ways, and even inject in a different area since it sounds like she might have some scar tissue or something where you are currently trying to inject.
Here's a diagram of the different areas you can try:
Some people point the syringe down, some lay it almost flat against the body... whatever works is okay.
BD has a slide show on injecting and you might find some tips there:
http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.a...t=7001&id=7394
Are you warming up the insulin in the syringe? Cold insulin stings.
And the where you put the bevel can make a difference.
Plus some places a dog just doesn't like. Chris didn't mind his left side but didn't like when I injected on the right side so we just didn't do it there. We used the side of the chest per the diagram above.
Look here if you haven't already: http://www.k9diabetes.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14
I do think finer needles will help.
With her skin issues, she may be very sensitive in places too! Poor girl. You may find that you have to look around for a place where there isn't any bumps or inflammation. Try to identify some of those in advance.
Also, is the new vet working on the skin issue?
Does she have open sores, scar tissue... ?
Natalie
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