Katie W. asked

🐕  Dog Health

Is there a safe over-the-counter product that we can use to numb our foster dog's skin before her blood draw, similar to the EMLA cream that was previously recommended?

April 16th, 2024

Lori H. answered

EMLA cream 5%, which contained a combination of lidocaine and prilocaine, is discontinued. However, ...

April 16th, 2024

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