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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Sedate him to draw blood? I have never had to have that done and I have had all types of pups! Oh...I take that back...a fear biter is one. They can take it from his neck if he is wiggly. No reason why they cannot hold him still for that! I would not be comfortable with a vet not doing lab work on my puppy! Has he ever had any labs drawn? Blood work is something that I always expect to be done when I have a sick pup...it is the very best for starters as a diagnostic tool. |
I couldn't agree more!
Drawing blood is essential when you have a sick dog. It can tell your vet quite a bit about what is going on. If your vet or the vet techs are unable to draw blood without sedation, I would not be comfortable with that vet.