According to veterinary practices, which vein is suitable for drawing blood from a cat but not from a dog?

The medial saphenous vein, also known as the femoral vein, is the correct choice for drawing blood from a cat specifically because it is more easily accessible and frequently used in feline patients compared to canine patients. Unlike dogs, cats have a more prominent medial saphenous vein that runs along the inside of the hind leg, making it a preferable site for venipuncture in felines.

In contrast, while the lateral saphenous vein is accessible in both cats and dogs, it is often more commonly used for canine blood draws. The jugular vein can be used in both species, but certain aspects of handling and the way cats react make the medial saphenous vein more suitable for them. The cephalic vein, located in the front limb, is also common for both animals but does not have the same level of ease and efficiency for cats as the medial saphenous vein. Thus, this specificity to cats highlights the suitability of the medial saphenous for blood collection in felines.