Patches vet visit = Passed!
Patches made it through another vet visit yesterday morning. I treated her for an upper respiratory infection a month ago. It returned, so this time she was given a different, stronger antibiotic. She's prone to these sneezy colds; I hope this med kicks it. I must remember to give her some yogurt once the course of antibiotics is done.
She also has a mild eye infection, and we got some antibiotic ointment to treat that. Otherwise, she seems to be doing well. As well as can be expected for an old girl. We did get a recommendation for a glucometer that can check blood glucose. I can use the tip of one of the insulin needles to prick a vein in her ear to obtain the tiny drop of blood the meter requires (immediately throwing the needle away, of course). That way I will be better able to stabilize her blood sugar and adjust her insulin dose as needed. I'm relieved to be able to have that ability so there's no more need to get her blood drawn at the vet, which just stresses her out too much for my comfort.
She has been on insulin since last May. She's made it through an entire vial, something I never thought would happen. She's a resilient, stubborn old girl. Later this afternoon I'll go get her prescription refilled, and pick up a glucometer at the same time. Caring for her is work, but I'm glad she's still with me. It makes me happy when she's happy and feeling good. :-)
She also has a mild eye infection, and we got some antibiotic ointment to treat that. Otherwise, she seems to be doing well. As well as can be expected for an old girl. We did get a recommendation for a glucometer that can check blood glucose. I can use the tip of one of the insulin needles to prick a vein in her ear to obtain the tiny drop of blood the meter requires (immediately throwing the needle away, of course). That way I will be better able to stabilize her blood sugar and adjust her insulin dose as needed. I'm relieved to be able to have that ability so there's no more need to get her blood drawn at the vet, which just stresses her out too much for my comfort.
She has been on insulin since last May. She's made it through an entire vial, something I never thought would happen. She's a resilient, stubborn old girl. Later this afternoon I'll go get her prescription refilled, and pick up a glucometer at the same time. Caring for her is work, but I'm glad she's still with me. It makes me happy when she's happy and feeling good. :-)