She's never bitten, but she becomes very fearful if you try to do anything to her--even flea medicine! I've never been able to cut her nails, and can't even keep her shots up to date. Now she has a medical issue and I really don't know what to do. Ideas?
2007-09-01 12:48:56 · 13 answers · asked by preciselyright 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
For this visit do see wbout getting a sedative. This can be a pill (PromAce) that takes the edge off.
For the future, take her to the vet 1-2 times a week, just for fun. no appointment, just stop into the lobby and give her a treat ( a special, SUPER yummy treat that she ONLY gets at the vets office.) You can ask the receptionist when a good, quiet time to visit would be, and show up then. This way your dog learns that not EVERY visit to the vet ends up hurting.
Several vets I have worked with over the years adore this idea. Since 2 things happen- A. the dogs come in more willingly and 2 what better advertising could you ask for than to have dogs straining at the leash to get INTO the vet's. Seriously!! I had 3 new accounts who witnessed this phenomenon. hehe.
2007-09-01 13:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by anon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put a muzzle on her so there is no chance of her biting anyone (even the nicest sweetest doggy is capable of biting someone!).
Call the vet about getting some sedatives to give her before you come into the appointment. Both my current dogs have taken sedatives (one for extreme car sickness and one for super extreme separation anxiety) and it made a big difference. Your dog won't be "knocked out" from it and will still be able to walk and so forth.
You should consider a different vet - a vet should not be afraid of a dog, and they shouldn't tell you that!
About yearly shots, my community once a year has "clinic" held in school parking lots to administer shots and get city tags. Because they're NOT doing health checks, it's less stressful on the dog since it's over in 1 minute. See if your community offers this.
2007-09-01 20:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by casw1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried using at least a soft muzzle? This might be a big help. Of course, you'd have to get it on her. It sounds like your dog is the one who decides what you're going to do with her at this point. Have you tried coaxing her with really good treats, like roast beef? This helps many dogs' behavior amazingly well.
The vet may also be able to tell you about the use of chamomile drops in the dog's water to help a nervous animal calm down a bit better. Talk to your vet about that, please. He or she already knows your dog, obviously, so could recommend the correct dosage and tell you if such things are locally available or advise you in making your own from chamomile tea.
2007-09-01 19:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog is very laid back and friendly, but get very nervous when he is at the vet ( he's fine in the waiting room , just not the exam room). We have decided to just put a muzzle on him before we get in there. Also consider asking the vet about a mild sedative to give before you go.
2007-09-01 21:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa T (Stop BSL) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say what breed this girl is, but if she is a Boxer, which I doubt from what you say, DO NOT USE ACE as a tranqualizer. Personally, I would not use ACE on any dog. See if he can give you valium as a sedative. I would look for another vet that is not "afraid" of my dog. Good Grief. Has he never handled or treated a fearful dog???
2007-09-01 21:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well a sedative call your vet for one and give prior to going to the vet so your dog does not stress. However this issue needs to be resolved with training because sedatives are not good to use on a continous basis. Your dog needs to know who is Alpha and to listen and respect you and needs to be desensitized from things she is afraid of.
2007-09-01 20:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by dogtrnrlvsbxrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What??? First I recommend getting a new vet. Afraid of your dog? Then get the new one to give you a sedative. Then I say you need to train your dog and yourself how to act when out in public. This is ridicules.
2007-09-01 20:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not willing to be a responsible dog owner, then you need to find her better owners. You should never allow your dog to see that you're afraid of her. I don't know what kind of dog it is, but you need to stand up to her. You said she's never bitten, then what does she do? If she growls, you scare her back, shout meanly at her to stop. If she ever does bite, you smack her on the nose. May sound mean and cruel, and I'm sure I'm gonna get a bunch of thumbs down, but get your dog under control before she attacks someone and has to be put down!
2007-09-01 20:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your vet for a tranquilizer to give to your crazy dog right before taking her to the vet.
2007-09-01 19:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by moekittykitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should hire a reallllllllyyyyy good trainer! honestly! i would HATE to see a dog be banned from the world! plz dont put the dog to sleep!!!! 4 me???
2007-09-01 19:52:27 · answer #10 · answered by ily<33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋