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Originally Posted by gemy  I am still trying to wrap my brain around this injury. Both sides of the neck bruised equally? That would seem to indicate some kind of restraint was used. How-ever in all my years with vets doing a jugular draw there is no foreign restraint ie a noose or collar. Instead a vet tech usually lifts and steadies at the jaw so their neck is exposed for the vet to draw blood from.
I personally would want to understand this more.
Usually tracheas are damaged in vets office after anaesthesia - however a traumatic injury is also possible. Owners can damage tracheas through inappropriate use of collars and restraints. |
Yes, both sides. It's why when the tech- who is a brand new tech, not to mention first time ever assisting with this test- explained it, I clearly heard held down/ restrained. But I called back just a little while ago, and they assured me they did NOT tie her up. That it very definitely was a jugular draw, but it very definitely is on both sides of the neck. My poor little independent sassy pants is following me EVERYWHERE and laying down where I am. She is usually too busy getting into everything to do this. Shes' a bit better today, but she's still clinging. I got some ruffs for pringles (daughter left them on the table) and I got the growling at that puppy in the tv, but for the most part, she's uncomfy for sure. I asked about pain relief, told she didn't need it. If I can get her to sit still I'll show you gals a picture.