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blood testing for hypoglycemia

Sent to Pet Experts December 16, 2004 10:28 p.m.

I want to draw blood to test my little dog for hypoglycemia. How can I do that? I need to know what area on her little body will give me a drop of blood to put on a chem strip to test for blood glucose.

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December 16, 2004 10:31 p.m. (3 minutes and 14 seconds later)

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You can snip one of her toenails a bit shot and use that drop. Mkae sure you have some kwik stop or a steptic pencil handy to stop the bleeding. Do a bit at a time so you don't go too far..

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Sent December 16, 2004 11:06 p.m. (34 minutes and 17 seconds later)

IS THERE ANY PLACE ON HER BODY THAT I CAN USE, SINCE I WANT TO DO 4 TESTS A DAY FOR A DAY OR TWO., I AM SUSPECTING HYPOGLYCEMIA AS THE PROBLEM OF SEIZURES.

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December 16, 2004 11:14 p.m. (8 minutes and 16 seconds later)

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Any of the veins you would used are not going to be able to be explained over the internet. This is something you'll have to go to your vet, watch and practice before starting on your dog. I would check with your vet and ask for an example.

Good Luck!

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