The longest 2 seconds of my life. 😣 The vet had to do a "Capillary Refill Test" to make sure Pip's heart is pumping enough blood. Watch his little gum turn white when the vet presses it... Pip froze. He didn't put his lip back down. He just stared at me with those huge, watery eyes like "Mama, am I fading away?" The pink came back, but the fear in his eyes stayed. | Animal Chaos

Capillary Refill Time

GAZAL SHARMA on Instagram: "Hairy Toes: Yes, really. Hair growth requires rich oxygenated blood. If your toes are hairy, your arterial flow is excellent. (Smooth, shiny toes are actually a sign of PAD!). Visible Veins During Workouts. This is called “vasodilation.” It means your vessels are flexible and expanding correctly to cool you down. Pink Nail Beds: Squeeze your toenail. It should turn white, then snap back to pink in under 2 seconds. This is the “Capillary Refill” test. Fast is good. *e