Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
A Practical Way To Reduce Venipuncture In Hospitalized Dogs
12 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 5:00 am.
Sponsor Message On Itchy Dogs
Myth Busting Setup And Guest
Why Replace Repeat Venipuncture
Push-Pull Technique Explained
Results Versus Venipuncture
Statistical Versus Clinical Differences
Hemolysis Clots And Sample Quality
After 24 Hours On Fluids
When To Avoid This Method
Comfort Workflow And Key Takeaways
Practical Tips And Closing
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Send us Fan Mail What if the IV catheter your hospitalized dog already has could spare them multiple needle sticks a day without sacrificing lab accuracy? We sit down with Dr. Bryan Welch to challenge a common assumption in small animal emergency and ICU care: that venipuncture is the only reliable way to get serial bloodwork. We talk through a validated push-pull blood sampling technique that uses a peripheral IV catheter to collect repeat samples while aiming to reduce stress, preserve vein...