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By ginnyaz | Feb 17, 2010

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Answered by Bernadine Cruz, D.V.M.

dogs best place for blood sample to test glouse level

What is the best place on my lab to get blood sample for meter?

Type of Animal

dog

Age of Animal

nine and half

Sex of Animal

Male

Breed of Animal

Lab

Last date your pet was examined by a vet?

February 09, 2010

City

Peoria

State/Province

Arizona

Blood Test Results

needs two (2)shots if insulin 18cc 2 X a day

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Bernadine Cruz, D.V.M.

Mar 24, 2010

To: GinnyAZ

Hi Ginny,
Congratulations for taking on the task of being a part of your diabetic dog's health maintenance team. There are several places on your dog's body where you can easily access a blood supply. I will often recommend that my clients ***** the small vessels are the edge of the ear margin.

Please contact your veterinarian regarding how often he/she wants you to obtain readings. Some people check the sugar level in the urine with simple to use dip sticks. It is not as accurate as the blood test, but it is a heck of a lot easier for repeated spot checks.

I hope that helps...
Dr. Bernadine

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