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)

On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 18:19:29 GMT, yodeled:

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


That's very good news, GL. You will continue to improve, and
hopefully, Cosmo will, too.



Theresa
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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

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

You are doing great, Ginger-lyn!
Hugs and purrs,
--
Polonca & Soncek

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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)

wrote in message
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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

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
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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)

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

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
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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)

Many Purrs to Cosmo,and hugs for being a good boy.
Hugs from Jean.P. and Wilson.



Cheryl wrote in message
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On Mon 07 Mar 2005 01:19:29p, wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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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