Fonn nods at his explanation. She's done some reading, but her observation about livestock veterinarians is sound either way. They would know how to treat poultry and maybe falcons, but even that doesn't translate perfectly to such a large creature.
She's only gone for a moment, returning with a little kit in a sterile bag, which she sets on a towel on one of her chairs. Collecting the saliva swabs is the most intimidating procedure, given she'll all but have to stick her hands in his mouth, but after a deep breath she moves ahead, giving him a gentle pat on the jaw after swiping his upper and lower teeth and gums.
Collecting skin and blood is a little more invasive, but she makes sure to stand where he can see what she's doing. The contact is little more than a pinprick, but they'll both feel more relaxed when it's done.
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Date: 2020-05-12 01:48 pm (UTC)She's only gone for a moment, returning with a little kit in a sterile bag, which she sets on a towel on one of her chairs. Collecting the saliva swabs is the most intimidating procedure, given she'll all but have to stick her hands in his mouth, but after a deep breath she moves ahead, giving him a gentle pat on the jaw after swiping his upper and lower teeth and gums.
Collecting skin and blood is a little more invasive, but she makes sure to stand where he can see what she's doing. The contact is little more than a pinprick, but they'll both feel more relaxed when it's done.