- Location
- Sydney, Australia
Oh Sue, I'm so sorry this happened. What a nightmare 
Nightmare Vet Visit
- Thread starter edzbird
- Start date
- Location
- Essex, U.K.
Poor Meg and you, hopefully short treat filled visits will help.
- Location
- Isle of Man
Well what a contrast! I took Coco for his boosters this morning and he was an absolute angel. He was fine with the dog walking by on the other side of the road. He was fine with the titchy, curly black dog that came in while we were waiting. He sat still on the scales while he recorded 31kg. He sat nicely (with cheese) in the waiting room and did a few "down" "sit" "look" while we waited. He was excellent for the vet who immediately complimented me on his figure. It was so relaxing. As we left the consulting room, he did have to be shielded from the next dog, an elderly Springer who looked unwell/injured "no Coco, it's not a play date" said the vet. I even managed to pay while I kept Coco with me (usually I have to put him back in the car then return to pay). Coco is a star.
I discussed last week's visit (it wasn't the same vet) and she explained the sort of things we might do on a casual visit, going at Meg's pace of course. She's there on a Tuesday only so we might pop in next week - then she's away all of August
I discussed last week's visit (it wasn't the same vet) and she explained the sort of things we might do on a casual visit, going at Meg's pace of course. She's there on a Tuesday only so we might pop in next week - then she's away all of August
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
What a brilliant boy Coco is 
Has he always been good at the vet Sue? It may take a long time to get Meg's stress levels down but I'm sure you will get there, I've no doubt. xx
Has he always been good at the vet Sue? It may take a long time to get Meg's stress levels down but I'm sure you will get there, I've no doubt. xx
- Location
- Isle of Man
Yes Coco has always been fine with the vet. He's the best dog we're had for vet visits. He's usually just an excitable handful in the waiting room or around other dogs. He even almost managed a walk to heel the 20 or so yards back to the car!
Atemas
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- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
Coco 
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
Well done Coco , and you too Sue , I think the casual drop ins might help Meg , even if its just for a minute or so to start with xx Reuben is at the other end of the scale , wildly excited to the point of explosion xxx
Naya
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- Location
- Bristol, UK
Well done Coco
Hopefully a few ‘pop in’ sessions with Meg will help x
Hopefully a few ‘pop in’ sessions with Meg will help x
My local vet runs desensitisation sessions for nervous pets Wispa's Worries - Desensitisation - The Pennard Blog It’s been very successful for Wispa - we still go for about 30 mins every two or three weeks (for over a year now) and she has improved enormously, even lifting her paw for the stethoscope! She generally continues to bark when I get her out of the car and when we first go into the waiting room, but happily goes into the consulting room and allows a full examination and is then much better in the waiting room afterwards. Instead of barking at the nurses or vet (he stayed by the door, flattened against the wall when he first met her, while she barked) she now wags her tail and greets them like friends.
If you can take Meg to your vet on a regular basis, just for a chat and a cup of tea - and lots of treats - it may well help. It’s a long process, but worth it.
If you can take Meg to your vet on a regular basis, just for a chat and a cup of tea - and lots of treats - it may well help. It’s a long process, but worth it.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
Yay Coco 
