I want to thank every one of you who has responded to my query about blood testing. I received MANY answers, and a lot of great ideas on how to accomplish getting a sample from my little guy, including getting it from the tip of the tail, using the SIDE of the pad instead of the thicker bottom (makes sense, since I use the side of my finger when I test myself), warming the pad first, and so forth. I think that the meter I'm using for him is fine, because it requires only a small sample (and yes, his monitor is different from mine, i.e., I use one for myself and a different one for him). I'll try a few things this weekend and let y'all know how it goes. THANK YOU!! :) ~Eri, Indy, Siri, and Pixie -- /\_/\ (>"<) (")_(").:*¬¬*:.ERI.:*¬¬*:. [Posted in FML 6524]