The cephalic vein is located along the ... it is considered safe to remove a blood sample equivalent to 1% of the total body weight at each draw. Stressed bats may require chemical restraint ...

Techniques for blood collection from the rat include puncture ... to dilate and is analogous to 'holding off' a forelimb cephalic vein in a dog or cat. The tail vein can be punctured ∼3 cm ...

A vet tech has shared six techniques she urges cat owners to practice on their pets, to make them used to the positions before their vet visits.