Special Needs Animals

[Fyrefox]

Does anyone have a special needs animal requiring meds for the rest of their life? I have a diabetic cat requiring insulin injections twice daily. I've become quite adept at giving the injections, but spend much more on the insulin and syringes than I do on my own medications. Talk about your special needs animals here, and how you cope with their challenges!

 

[Ken N Tx]

@Fyrefox The funniest story my son told me is when he had to get a urine sample from his little chihuahua for the vet...He used a bubble wrap from a light bulb package and slid it under the dog when she went outside!!

 

[Fyrefox]

I've also done this, quickly sliding plastic under a female dog when the vet required a urine sample! It was a strange and uncomfortable feeling, and I swear that the dog also gave me a peculiar look...

 

[Butterfly]

I've also done this, quickly sliding plastic under a female dog when the vet required a urine sample! It was a strange and uncomfortable feeling, and I swear that the dog also gave me a peculiar look...

I used to use one of those disposable aluminum pie plate things. And yes, the dog always gave me a VERY strange look!

 

[Sasha5113]

We have a cat shelter, and have nothing but special needs cats; if they can’t be adopted, we hug ‘em and keep ‘em.

 

[squatting dog]

Almost all our rescues come with medical issues. But, we love them all and I consider it money well spent.

 

[AZ Jim]

Almost all our rescues come with medical issues. But, we love them all and I consider it money well spent.

That should have a WARNING some may find the pic disturbing.