Karl continues to do well…more on that in another post, but a gluten free/corn free diet with some probiotics, digestive enzymes and immune strengthening supplements…along with the piroxicam – Mr. Karl’s latest ultrasound looked great! And even more important, his energy is good, he is happy, we play, we walk, we LIVE!

It has been six months of some up and down news and a lot of my focus on Karl. Now, let me assure you that Mr. Bob was not ignored. First, he would never allow that and second, I wouldn’t do that. But I do think that he did not feel the center of attention.

Enter his diabetes. Be careful what you wish for Bob!

The pet dispensary and my method of keeping track of who gets what when. And to the right, Bob’s instruments of torture… the glucometer and the insulin.

The drill:
insulin every 12 hours
spot check with the glucometer at the 6 hour point 3-4 days after a dosage change
a full glucose curve (glucometer check every 2 hours) 7 days after a dosage change

We are a test case for “owner” use of the glucometer.

Canines and felines have a vein that runs along the edge of the ear so that is lanced for the blood drop. This canine/feline glucometer is designed to work with a very small amount of blood and thankfully, it does.

Wakey-wakey Bob, time for a check.

“Owwww!!!!”

“You’re killing me here!!!”

He’s being overly dramatic…

“Note to self: a little less attention is not a bad thing”.

***The “pain” photos are actually Bob yawning. Although he growls to let me know he is not happy with the procedure, I cuddle him like giving a baby a bottle, coach him (and ME!) – with “let’s get it in one, Bob”…1 lance, and we just do it! The insulin shots are just under the skin and he doesn’t flinch or appear to feel the needle. He has figured out that when my phone alarm goes off it means I am going to mess with him…smart aleck!