Lancet Device craziness

[Mikey’sDad]

Ok, I have been using the same type of Lancet gadget (device) for the last year with the exact same lancets from the same gigantic order. Usually I get a bit of blood the first jab. But lately it takes 5 tries. It is like getting blood out of a turnip.
IT seems as my cats numbers get lower, it’s harder to get a dab. The cat is so patient, but I am getting frustrated.
Am I alone here? Thoughts

thanks
Tom

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Are you warming the ear first?
What size lancets? You will have more luck with 26 or 28 gauge lancets.
Do you need to change the depth of the device?

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

Any chance you accidentally changed the setting on the device to its lowest depth? Mine has a 1, 2, 3, with 3 being the deepest prick. Usually 1 is deep enough, but not always. Just an idea!

 

[Mikey’sDad]

Are you warming the ear first?
What size lancets? You will have more luck with 26 or 28 gauge lancets.
Do you need to change the depth of the device?

I had no problem until the last week . Been using 28

 

[Mikey’sDad]

Any chance you accidentally changed the setting on the device to its lowest depth? Mine has a 1, 2, 3, with 3 being the deepest prick. Usually 1 is deep enough, but not always. Just an idea!

My device from Walmart only has one setting. I have never warmed his ear up. It is just odd to me that it is just happening.He is so patient

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

My device from Walmart only has one setting. I have never warmed his ear up. It is just odd to me that it is just happening.He is so patient

Very odd!
I just picked up my Relion Lancet device. It has 7 tiny marks for different depths. The longest line is the deepest. Twist the white top to change. Look right above where you click (thin white button) to see the little marks.
??? Any chance you hadn't noticed?

 

[Mikey’sDad]

Very odd!
I just picked up my Relion Lancet device. It has 7 tiny marks for different depths. The longest line is the deepest. Twist the white top to change. Look right above where you click (thin white button) to see the little marks.
??? Any chance you hadn't noticed?

omg! I just looked and I saw the ridges! Who knew? I have had it on 1. I will play with it. Thanks.

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

omg! I just looked and I saw the ridges! Who knew? I have had it on 1. I will play with it. Thanks.

I hope it works for precious Mikey, Tom!

 

[Mikey’sDad]

It worked perfectly on 2

thanks

 

[Hendrick Cuddleclaw]

It worked perfectly on 2

thanks

another win for the FDMB!

Thanks for the follow-up @Mikey’sDad far too often, it seems a thread will just fade away without any update about how the advice given or help offered actually panned out. I love to hear the outcome so ty