What size lancet do I need for my dog?
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Depending where on your pup’s body you test, you may not need the 21-gauge safety lancet. I tested on the inside of the upper lip and the 28 gauge would work beautifully there. Now if you test on a shaved spot on or around the tail area, you’ll likely want one of the lower gauge safety lancets.
What test strips work with Alphatrak 2?
Test Strips 60ct – Blood Glucose Testing for Cats and Dogs – Works with AlphaTrak and AlphaTrak2 Meters. byPetSure!
How do I use Alphatrak lancet?
ALPHATRAK 2 IS DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR PET IN MIND. Insert a new lancet into a lancing device, push until it comes to a complete stop, and replace the clear cover. Adjust lancing device depth by rotating the wheel: 1 is the shallowest, 4 is the deepest. This helps to ensure consistent results.
Where is the ear pinna on a dog?
The outer ear includes the pinna (the part you see that is made of cartilage and covered by skin, fur, or hair) and the ear canal. The pinna is shaped to capture sound waves and funnel them through the ear canal to the eardrum. In dogs, the pinnae are mobile and can move independently of each other.
Where is the best place to draw blood from a dog?
Blood samples can be collected from the cephalic vein which is superficial and easily accessible. The technique is quick and appropriate for taking small blood samples. Blood is collected from the forelimb, starting distally (near the paw) and working proximally (away from paw).
How accurate is the AlphaTRAK?
Other- wise, 89% of the measurements in dogs and 92.9% of the measurements in cats using AlphaTrak®, and 69.7% of the measurements in dogs and 89.4% of the meas- urements in cats were plotted within the acceptable limits using AC® Performa.
Can I use a human glucose monitor for my dog?
Can you use a human glucose meter for dogs? No, a human glucose meter should not be used for dogs. They will not provide an accurate reading for a dog because the way blood sugar is stored is quite different between humans and dogs.
Will a human glucometer work for dogs?
Does using a lancet hurt?
Use a Fresh Lancet Each lancet starts out nice and sharp. But if you use the same one repeatedly for your diabetes blood sugar testing, as many people try to do, it can become dull. This doesn’t bother everyone, but it could be contributing to your finger-pricking pain.
Which dog breeds have Henry’s pocket?
Chihuahuas, Boston terriers, corgis, and pugs are commonly known to have Henry’s pockets, though not exclusively. (Almost all cats have them).
Where do vets draw blood from a dog?
So, what actually happens when we take blood from your pet? Most blood samples are taken from the jugular vein in the neck. This vein is large enough to provide a good sample and allows us to collect the blood as quickly as possible.