tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post5536486367909241732..comments2024-03-28T15:02:05.645-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: Stabbing JosieJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-71258854535981733422020-10-25T09:28:30.751-07:002020-10-25T09:28:30.751-07:00If she will accept the little stick then adding th...If she will accept the little stick then adding the fluid is simple. I had a bag to drip in and never thought of getting a big syringe which would have been much easier. The drip gets stopped if the needle moves the wrong way. Hope the fluids help Her Highness Timmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-39469175285749753772020-10-17T10:30:25.506-07:002020-10-17T10:30:25.506-07:00Aww...sweet girl. Will send some Healing Pawkisses...Aww...sweet girl. Will send some Healing Pawkisses your way and hope you feel better soon🐾😽💞Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587887219557917751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-53576309160962198752020-10-16T03:18:17.878-07:002020-10-16T03:18:17.878-07:00I am glad giving the fluids went so smoothly. We c...I am glad giving the fluids went so smoothly. We can be so unsure of ourselves at times that when something goes better than expected, we think something must have gone wrong!Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-61103855379063374022020-10-15T11:31:20.771-07:002020-10-15T11:31:20.771-07:00I think they feel the needle but little; once it&#...I think they feel the needle but little; once it's through the skin, there is nothing to feel. What puts them off, in many cases, I believe, is the weird feeling of the fluid collecting under their skin; the strange pressure and weight must feel like an invasion. But there is no pain from it.<br /><br />The needle needs to be pretty slender. They will feel the bigger ones. I find that the injection of fluids thereafter is less a matter of speed than of consistency. I talk to Josie and try to keep her calm, all the while steadily pressing the syringe's plunger.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-65842116677079634552020-10-15T10:48:49.906-07:002020-10-15T10:48:49.906-07:00Josie is fortunate to have you as her doctor John....Josie is fortunate to have you as her doctor John. You take such good care of your cats.<br /><br />Take care and stay well.Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-80547551269971598052020-10-15T10:43:34.709-07:002020-10-15T10:43:34.709-07:00I knock wood and toss salt; that I've never ha...I knock wood and toss salt; that I've never had to give fluids yet; and I'm told that the cat truly doesn't "feel" the needle ?<br /><br />{ though I've yet to hear the fluid recipients thoughts, as relayed to the attending physician who in turn told me } <br /><br />I have been told that the "larger" the needle, the quicker the<br />administration of the fluids; purrhaps this will "help" ??? until Josie grows accustomed<br /><br />as always, St Francis' blessings ♥♥♥<br /><br /><br /><br />da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-33742496866521846232020-10-15T08:50:32.648-07:002020-10-15T08:50:32.648-07:00They do appreciate the love and care though. We h...They do appreciate the love and care though. We have my fluid bag hanging were the sun gently warms it, but I only get them weekly.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-63814998537536854222020-10-15T08:23:10.029-07:002020-10-15T08:23:10.029-07:00Administering to your cat crew with such love...th...Administering to your cat crew with such love...they know you are caring for them!Eastside Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707701446222007049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-70056327401919717262020-10-15T08:14:53.942-07:002020-10-15T08:14:53.942-07:00I'm glad to hear that's going well. I oft...I'm glad to hear that's going well. I often wonder what cats think when we give them shots or pills. "Boy, these humans have a weird idea of fun!"Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-70192007427164725382020-10-15T05:48:40.256-07:002020-10-15T05:48:40.256-07:00You handled Josie very well, John. I've had c...You handled Josie very well, John. I've had cats on fluids and initially, there is some complaining on the cat's part about the procedure, but eventually, both the cat and I get used to it and giving fluids is no problem. Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-82928210513215762020-10-15T05:05:15.764-07:002020-10-15T05:05:15.764-07:00It reminds me of what happened here when we still ...It reminds me of what happened here when we still had Robin, the tiny 6 1/2 # Tortie. As she aged, she developed KD. As time passed she needed fluids administered. I however, was on a many houred rotating shift with overtime many times. I asked the trusted Vet's office, who knew me and my situation well if a tech, given a key to the house could come and give her the fluids while I was either working or asleep, when on my midnight shifts. Of course I paid for that. That went on for a while until it was deemed not necessary for awhile...etc. Our furred ones are family and treasure. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-80169924201727753732020-10-15T03:25:53.640-07:002020-10-15T03:25:53.640-07:00Aw, sweet Josie. I hope that with your efforts she...Aw, sweet Josie. I hope that with your efforts she enjoys life for many more years to come. ❤️Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-79585042485771735402020-10-15T03:18:59.401-07:002020-10-15T03:18:59.401-07:00Poor Josie. Aging is so tough on human and kitty. ...Poor Josie. Aging is so tough on human and kitty. It's great John, that you were able manage the medications they get your caps through the day. Manage the medications they get your cats through the day. Hopefully all will go well and you can get her back on a more normal physical schedule, litter box and all. Best of luck Josie, we keep an eye out for you.Lynn and Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667620426688527712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-8356167894105452242020-10-15T00:51:15.447-07:002020-10-15T00:51:15.447-07:00Dr John you are doing a great job if looking afte...Dr John you are doing a great job if looking after your crew.Poppy Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271337805172036471noreply@blogger.com