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livetohike

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2. You'll get the hang of it! It's so intimidating at first.

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 01:34 PM

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Our dog Cindy (Doberman/Shepherd mix) turned diabetic at age 12. While my husband helped, I was the main person keeping track of everything. I would e-mail a chart of the readings every week to the Vet and she would either adjust the dose, or not. Cindy lived two more years and we were grateful for the extra time.

You can do this and will .

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I just gave Holly her first shot of insulin [View all] MIButterfly Friday OP

It will become second nature to you. I had a diabetic dog for 6 years that got 3 shots a day, plus I took her sinkingfeeling Friday #1

You'll get the hang of it! It's so intimidating at first. livetohike Friday #2

The plastic cap is trash IbogaProject Friday #3

You'll be fine chowmama Friday #4

It will get better with practice Joinfortmill Friday #5

My hand to Lady Bast, practice will make it easier. Where are you storing the insulin? irisblue Friday #6

Lady Bast, please hold Holly's mom' hand steady, assure her she is doing well. niyad Friday #7

A "flick" suggestion. I don't know what/how they showed you at your vet's office... 3catwoman3 Friday #8

Just take a few deep, cleansing breaths, calimary Friday #9

You care about your kitty, and that caring will help you gain confidence with practice. chia Friday #10