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Troubleshooting
Because each pet is unique and their blood supply is different, please do not get
discouraged if, after lancing, the blood does not flow quickly to produce a droplet for
testing.
Try reviewing these helpful tips:
discouraged if, after lancing, the blood does not flow quickly to produce a droplet for
testing.
Try reviewing these helpful tips:
 | Clamp down on ear for at least 10 seconds (this will allow the vein to fill | |
| with blood) | ||
| Warm a sock with rice in the microwave (test it first to ensure it is not | |
| too hot); then warm pet's ear with the rice sock - the heat will help induce blood flow | ||
| Shave the hair on the ear if necessary | |
| If after one puncture to the vein no blood arises, simply "unclamp" the | |
| illumavein and massage vein until blood droplet forms from the puncture spot. This is called "milking" the ear | ||
| Avoid puncturing previous bruises, please click here to view a video on | |
| how to use the illumavein to see bruises |