[KathieI]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Perhaps in some States it is a common practice. I've never had a vet take away a pet to draw blood. And my previous Vets took blood from my two dogs regularly for heartworm testing. They liked to have owners hold and comfort their pets to keep them calm.

Of course for surgical procedures and anesthetic, obviously pets have to be removed.

Bare, maybe it is a thing we do in the States different than Canada, but you know how many animals I've had over the years, and I have never had them take blood from one of my pets in front of me. I agree with Cinlite that I feel more comfortable that they can treat and handle the animal better without me there. I think you and I are both the same about our babies, we are like mother hens but I must feel very comfortable with a vet before I'll even let them touch my dogs.