>We'd like opinions on the vena cava procedure vs the jugular. ...
>
>Tiffany, Cindy and Slinky who is a very hard to regulate diabetic
 
I am a vet tech and have used the vena cava for blood draws for many
years (6yrs).  I have never had a problem.  It is usually easy to get
and far less stressful on the ferret.  When I was learning I practiced
on ferrets while they were under anesthesia.  Now I can get it all by
myself without having another person holding the ferret.  It is nice to
get a good sample without any hemolysis.
 
Hope that helps
Sue, CVT
[Posted in FML issue 4427]