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RLHAR

by RLHAR on 18 November 2008 - 15:11

I actually used to be one for a cat only vet back in my younger years so I understand the 'other side' of the table so to speak. :)

Which is why I could tell this girl who was mishandling my dog was scared and out of her depth and put an end to her handling of my girl though I was nice about it!  Then, when she was holding the dog for the vet while the vet gave my girl her shots, she had one arm around the dog's chest the other curved over her back by her flank and that put her face right at my dog's muzzle, with no control over the dog's muzzle.  That's when I stepped in and very discreetly took my girl's face and directed it away from the tech and the vet while the vet was admistering the shots.  Even though my girl's really relaxed at the vet office, all it would have taken was an unexpected pinch from one of the shots and she could have snapped either the tech's face or the vet's face without meaning to.

As I said, I felt bad for leaving those vets, they were nice vets but inexperienced assistance like that is what gets people bit and animals traumatized, IMHO.


Sunsilver

by Sunsilver on 18 November 2008 - 15:11

My vet allows the owners to restrain their animals. The tech only steps in if the owner is having difficulty. (Some haven't a clue how to do this properly, or are too timid to use the amount of restraint necessary.)

The techs escort you to the exam room, clean the exam table and weigh the animal, as well as asking the purpose of the visit. They also dispense and label medication.

They do perform procedures, but at my vet's practise, it's not done in front of the owner.

I know because I wanted to be a vet, and worked as a volunteer tech for our local vet for a couple of years.

They also get the yucky jobs, like processing stool samples, and cleaning out the kennels and dog runs!


ilovemypoodlefluffy

by ilovemypoodlefluffy on 18 November 2008 - 16:11

my dogs love going to the vet's. my late lab/gsd/husky had the gsd markings with the big lab head, floppy ears, and the curly husky tail. people always notice the gsd in her first. one time she needed stitches when a leash clasp got caught on the inside of the top of a hind leg and was torn open.  when it was time for them stitches to come out, the vet she saw was not our usual one. as he was taking them out, she turned her head and tried to lick his face. he jumped like he thought she was going to bite him. that annoyed me and now i always request our favorite vet. i had bandit trained to jump up on the exam table and now spunky does the same. poodle and gsd both like going to the vet's and getting treats. they barely notice the shots.


ziegenfarm

by ziegenfarm on 18 November 2008 - 16:11

depends on what's being done. if it is something that will cause pain, i take no chances. better to be safe than sorry. pjp

yellowrose of Texas

by yellowrose of Texas on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

No Muzzles, discipline speaks, if dog ripped open , or serious in that respect.;a shot given.

Other visits, you are responsible for the actions of your dogs. If your vet is scared of a german shepherd, you need another vet...I dont accept excuses other people use. Why do you allow your dog ,puppy or child, even, to growl or snarl or show any kind of attitude to any human.?  Not acceptable.

 

 


habanaro

by habanaro on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

I have had several that have had no problem. but I do have one that has had some issues with the vet.  I keep a muzzle on hand for emergencies etc.  Not a big deal. a small investment for a bit of saftey.  Be safe. Even the most docile dog can become unpredictable if injured and if you live any distance from a vet it really is good insurance.

JMO

Jeff


by zukeeper on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

Had to tell you this one. Over 7yrs ago I called my vet one a.m. and told him my 18m old at the time Vida was not moving well, nothing specific just not as fluid as usual. He told me to bring her in, normally I do not drop my dogs off but I had to go to work that day and I would be less than 5 minutes away. My vet remarked how well trained she was, she always was respectful to someone holding her leash and knew what they were doing, my parting words to him was don't worry she won't bite. Well he decided to take an xray, he dropped her leash to pick her up to place her on the table, big mistake on his part! Apparently she had a twisted ovary and he must have hurt her, she bit him in the forearm and took off, she went thru 3 doors and was out on the street in traffic before anyone could stop her! Everytime they got close they would tell her to sit and she did but if they tried to approach her she would move away just out of reach. The receptionist called me in a panic, I was there in a flash. I made eye contact told her to down, walked up to her grabbed her leash and back to the vet's office. He was so humiliated he spayed her no charge! I always handle my own dogs now and he won't let me leave them, I've even gone into surgery w/them. If they are going to be doing a procedure that will cause them discomfort I do wrap my leash around the muzzle. With my 12 yo I place her in a down, roll her on her side and place my hand on her neck, I tell her to stay and she does. My vet is a friend and I've teased him about that event for years.

snajper69

by snajper69 on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

I think it is not the dogs but many vets just don't know how to deal with dogs. I happen to have an older vet, he is a GR breeder as well, from a early age he makes sure he crates good bond with the dog, he lets her lick his whole face lol he try to come her down whenever he is doing something that is not comfortable to her like getting a shot. Good experience crates good habits while we know what bad one do  :).


by GoldenElk on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

Thanks all for your feedback and for sharing your own experiences.

Yellowrose: I've done various training with this girl, she is fine in public, she had one bad experience at the vet when she was a young pup and now she just hates the place. Disipline hasn't been neglected on my part.

For those of you who do use muzzles, what type do you use? I have one but it was a hand me down that I took reluctantly. The thing is more fit for a cane corso than a young german shepherd bitch. I want something that doesn't make her look like a crazed terror in the vet's office but that is still effective.


4pack

by 4pack on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

My dog is fine and dandy at the vets in the waiting room, in the room talking to the techs but as soon as he gets crowded, like taking temps or getting close for injections in his flank, he's not having it. So far I have been able to control him being at his head or taking the temp myself but I am seriously thinking a muzzle might be a good idea, to have on hand for the future. He's only getting more dominate, less trusting of people as he matures. I'd feel horrible if he bit a tech or the vet. Even some of the best vets don't read doggy language well enough.






 


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