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Almost got it right this time
After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much
disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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On 2005-03-07, penned:
After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Ginger-lyn Hey, it sounds like this is going much better, for both of you! Congratulations! -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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I wonder if he's starting to make the connection between "I get fluids" and
"I feel better"? The more it improves how he feels, the more I'd expect him to pick up on that particular cause and effect. And the more cooperative I think he'll be when it's time for fluids. I still remember the very senior kitty named Spike, whose Meowmy posted on rec.pets.cats back in the day, who stood there and yowled at her when she was late in doling out the sub-q fluids. He started out as none-too-pleased about the treatments, but eventually he not only got used to them, he started insisting on them. I'm glad the session was uneventful for Cosmo! Here's hoping that it continues to get easier to do the treatments! Donna, Captain, and Stanley |
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You are doing great, Ginger-lyn!
Hugs and purrs, -- Polonca & Soncek wrote in message ... After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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wrote in message ... After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) Clearly, practice makes perfect. =o) When you learn a new skill to use on a wiggling animal who's not thrilled by the initial idea, you have to expect the first few times to be a little rough. It's kind of like cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen. I hope Cosmo realizes you're doing this to help because you love him. Melissa |
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I've done that more than once to myself, Ginger-lyn; glad it went much
better this time (except for the finger part!) Christine wrote in message ... After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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On Mon 07 Mar 2005 01:19:29p, wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
): After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Good work G-L!! Just keep telling yourself that it will save him. And make him feel better. -- Cheryl |
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Good news (though sorry about your finger) - I'm sure it'll just get easier
and easier. Susan M Otis and Chester wrote in message ... After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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Many Purrs to Cosmo,and hugs for being a good boy.
Hugs from Jean.P. and Wilson. Cheryl wrote in message ... On Mon 07 Mar 2005 01:19:29p, wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes ): After the last few times of giving Cosmo fluids being pretty much disasters in my book, I took a deep breath, and managed to actually get the needle in gently with a nice, smooth motion, and Cosmo didn't budge! I warmed the fluids ahead of time. Except for wanting to scratch his ears once, he pretty much stayed there getting the fluids without incident. However, true to my form of screwing *something* up, afterwards, while trying to get the needle out of the venoset, I managed to prick my own finger. I suppose I can live with a little pain if it means Cosmo doesn't have any! Good work G-L!! Just keep telling yourself that it will save him. And make him feel better. -- Cheryl |
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