Hi there,
Thanx so much for the pointers. I really appreciate it! I'll tell ya, I make sure that phones are turned off, no music, TV, nothing. Puddy's back is always to the bag and I have a good supply of needles. I think I was just waaaaay too nervous in the beginning, given that it's Puddy and not one of my calmer cats. Plus she has a way of acting like a slinky or pulling her head in like a turtle and that makes it more difficult. But I've calmed down and so has she, although she knows when I'm going to administer the "juice", as you say. I have to outsmart her every time and it's becoming more and more difficult. (That's rather sad, huh? My cat is smarter than I.) Anyhow, I will definitely take your advice to heart.

Thanx again!

Blessings,
Mary