To Rat and any fuzzy who doesn't like needles, from Rusty:
 
Pam and Bob took me to the vet earlier this week, too.  I don't know
exactly what we were there for, but as soon as they put me on that
cold metal table, the tip of a bottle of Linatone appeared before me.
Somebody pressed something chilly to my chest and then tickled my
ears.  The worst part was when I got picked up, away from the
Linatone, but then somebody petted me all down my body, so that was
okay.  Then it was back to the table and the treat.  I think that's
when a big fly must have bitten me on the flank, but I hardly noticed.
Then the Linatone went away, so I climbed back into my duffel bag and
we went home.
 
(Pam's note: If your vet gives vaccinations in the neck area, see if
s/he will give them in the flank instead -- it's been much easier for
both our ferrets, especially when they're distracted by a lickable
treat.  After we brought it once, the vet sarted asking all his ferret
owners to bring some Linatone or another treat to vaccinations.)
 
- Pam Greene  <[log in to unmask]>
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[Posted in FML issue 1109]