So good to read that Max is doing better. My local vet receptionist told me that I could reuse the needles as long as I wiped them w/alcohol before insertion but she said to do it a maximum of one time (for a total of using the same needle twice) because the needle would get dull. I didn't want to hurt my Puddy, so after one or two times of that, I started using a fresh new needle each time and I do the same w/Pidge. My local vet has only one person watching the desk at all times, so I go there only for routine things. It's tough when you love the vet but can't stand the help. My other vet who is much farther away is great and so are his staff. It makes quite a difference in our outlook when we know that everyone is on our side. Please know that we pray w/out ceasing here, Slick.