>From: "Mary McCarty - Houser" <[log in to unmask]> >I use a Butterfly needle for subQs, but not by attaching it to the bag >of fluids. > >I fill up a big syringe with fluids using a normal needle. I then put the >butterfly tubing on the syringe. I scruff the ferret and stick them with >the small butterfly needle. Then I hold them using one hand around the >chest area and using my other hand inject the syringe of fluids into the >ferret. It's quick and easy and from using other methods, the least >distressful I've found (especially if you have to do this by yourself). > >Yes, the ferrets squirm a bit, but if you have a good grip it's not a >problem. > >Do you see any problems with doing it this way, Dr. Williams? Dear Mary - Your method will work as well - probably better than the typical needle and syringe for a squirmy ferret - they are less likely to move off the needle, as the shorter needle moves with them. All the best this hoiday season, Bruce Williams [Posted in FML issue 3274]