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My dogs have never been sedated for blood draws.  They all get complete panels 1 x a year and more if necessary.  1 gets her urine drawn every 4 months and they use an ultrasound with needle draw for that,  no sedation.  I am always hesitant of sedation unless it is necessary for the test.

Never heard of a vet keeping a dog just to draw blood. It only takes a minute.

Chester just had one done last week and they just take it from his leg, he never even flinched.  And whatever you do, do NOT let them use Acepromozine (ACE) to sedate him,  many of our short nosed guys have died from that sedative.

He pretty much advised against it.  I do not want to take any chances!  I will not be getting the bloodwork done.  Thank you all so much for the advice.  

So this is a new Vet for us, we just moved here.  I took Stoney for his regular checkup and asked for heartworm medicine, at that time he said he needed bloodwork.  He said to make an appointment in the morning, he never mentioned putting him to sleep.    It was when I called to make the appointment the receptionest mentioned anesthesia and they would call me when he was ready.  When I started asking questions she was sort of vague.  

So I guess I'll make a trip North to his regular Vet for the blood work.  

Love this guy sooo much!  He is worth it!

Heard of any vet putting a dog under sedation for a blood draw!! How insane! My vet did a farm call for me for my two ranch dogs that don't travel well...she drew blood on each of them IN MY DRIVEWAY! It didn't even phase those two dogs! Tomorrow morning I am taking Sophia in for a check up for a diahrea issue we are having with her, no sedation mentioned for her bloodwork! Seriously, that vet you are seeing is cracked!