How painful is a dog urine culture with a needle? How long does it take?

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How painful is it for the dog to Have urine extracted with needle for a urine culture? How long does it take? I’m very nervous about it And any pain she will endure. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 6 years and 4 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Surprising, most dogs and cats do not react when the needle is inserted. The pets are typically rolled on their backs and pressure is applied to the bladder to isolate it. I think the pets are focusing more on this than the needle. The bladder should be located just under the skin (just like a vein in your arm). It is expected to be quick for most pets (30 seconds or less). The bigger the bladder, the easier it is. My clinic opens at 7 am so I will have clients waiting for me at 7 am and will not have let their pets go to the bathroom since the night before. This makes things easy and fast in general. Talk with your vet about your options.

How painful is a dog urine culture with a needle? How long does it take?

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