Gwydion’s Eyes

I’ve noticed that Gwydion’s BG levels have been screwy (very high) right after a visit to the eye vet. I’ve been puzzling over it, because normally a vet visit (or anything else out of the ordinary) only messes up his numbers for that day. I think I figured it out (I guess I’m kinda slow at times). On our last visit, when we went to do the ultrasound, I walked Gwydion back to the exam room. He went with me, but was very reluctant (pausing in doorways, and just obviously wanting to leave). I’ve been thinking about it, and I think the problem is that he really doesn’t like there. Even though everyone there has been nice, and I’m sure they care, “bad stuff” has happened to him more often than not. Stress can have a big effect on BG levels, and I suspect it’s the stress hormones that are messing up his BG levels for the next day or so. We don’t have another appointment till early March, so we’ll see if I can get his levels back to “normal” before we go back again. And I’ll just expect his numbers to be off for a day or two right after the visit.

Gwydion has scratched the lenses on his Doggles :-( I think once he’s gotten used to wearing them (and isn’t pawing at them, or rubbing his face on things any more), I’ll order him a new pair (ours are a very early model anyway). I’ve been looking at the SitStay website (prices seem to be better than ordering directly from the Doggles website – go figure), and I think I’ll get him the kind with changeable lenses. That way, I can make sure he has the clear lens for wearing at night, and if he does manage to scratch them again, it will be easier to “fix” them. I can’t decide what color to get though :-) The ones he has now are black (yes, I need to take a picture yet), and I could just get black again, but the blue or metallic blue (or maybe the chrome) might be nice too. Decisions, decisions … :-)

A Random Funny – I was browsing a book on “Senior Dogs” and it said that “most” dogs are considered seniors by 7 years old. I laughed as soon as I read it, and everyone I’ve mentioned it to has also, because Gwen, my energizer bunny girl, just turned 7. She’s about as far from being a senior as a dog can get!

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