Message Number: YPG516 | New FHL Archives Search
From: "Tony Clarke"
Date: 2006-12-14 16:09:02 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Home Blood Glucose testing
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com

--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com,
"innerharmony" <innerharmony@...> wrote:
>
> I'm wondering where on the ferret's body is the best place
to try to
> extract a drop of blood to use the Freestyle Flash meter.

My vet prefers to use the hind foot pad as I just hold the
ferret (scruff or around shoulders) and let them lick ferretone
off my finger and they never notice the prick. Its best to rub
the foot gently between finger and thumb to ensure good
blood flow before pricking.

Tony, Sugar and Suki.
In memory of Sally and Sue.




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