Really interesting column, Caroline - thanks!! We definitely see a right/left paw bias in veterinary medicine. I found it was helpful to pay attention to this aspect of the dog (or cat) in an intake appointment when we're going to draw blood or place a catheter, as the veins were definitely more prominent (and generous) in their "go-to" leg. Intriguing to think there's also a possible personality connection to that bias!
Really interesting column, Caroline - thanks!! We definitely see a right/left paw bias in veterinary medicine. I found it was helpful to pay attention to this aspect of the dog (or cat) in an intake appointment when we're going to draw blood or place a catheter, as the veins were definitely more prominent (and generous) in their "go-to" leg. Intriguing to think there's also a possible personality connection to that bias!