Vet visit tomorrow

[Candy]

Oh poor poor Simba and poor you. I have never had the growling, but since poor little Joy's retrobulbar abscess at such a young age she did cower at the vet's which was distressing. Funnily enough her cut paw last October/ November was a help with this as she ended up having lots of vet visits where nothing really scarey happened, just dressing changes and lots of treats. It's made a big difference, but I do understand your worries about Simba. It's horrible to see our dear dogs so upset.

 

[Lisa]

Maybe you need a higher dose, just a smidgeon. Simba is obviously very frightened and if his fear could be calmed it is much better for him.

Yes, i thought of that too. II will discuss this with my vet friend. I’ll see him soon.

 

[Lisa]

Poor you and poor Simba.
Glad you both got through it.
It's easy to forget how far he has come. The oldies among is all remember his story and tour hard work.
Good job Lisa xx

Thanks Jac. I do believe that his reaction stems from his aversion to being handled which stemmed from his early experiences. He’s never unhappy to enter the vet’s or even to go in the exam room, and shows no fear of the vet him/herself. He’s fine until the exam starts. Once it’s over he’s fine and waggy. Again, thankfully! I just hope it doesn’t escalate to having trouble getting him in there.

 

[Cath]

He’s never unhappy to enter the vet’s or even to go in the exam room, and shows no fear of the vet him/herself. He’s fine until the exam starts. Once it’s over he’s fine and waggy.

So sorry for you both, but its over now for another year. Fred does not like female vets, he has to have a male vet. Annie will have anyone who will give her a treat. She is just one of those girls I think

 

[HAH]

How upsetting Lisa, I’m sorry for you and Simba. But you both got through it, so well done for that x

 

[Shaz82]

Glad it is over for you for another year, poor Simba x

 

[Stacia]

For Simba and some dogs, it must feel like going to the dentist, sitting in the chair and waiting for the pain. If Simba had an unpleasant experience originally, he is going to anticipate that. When my dogs have an injection, I always scratch them quite hard in another place and am upbeat, so they concentrate on that and don't notice the needle going in.

 

[M.F.]

I’m sorry it is so traumatic.

Is he going in for vaccinations every year? The US protocol now recommends every 3 years, not annually.

 

[edzbird]

He still had to be muzzled, still had to be restrained and fought the restraining. Still growled and would have bitten them without the muzzle

Ugh, I feel for you. You are describing a vet visit with Meg. At least it's over now.

 

[Lisa]

I’m sorry it is so traumatic.

Is he going in for vaccinations every year? The US protocol now recommends every 3 years, not annually.

Yes, it was time for his rabies jab which is every three years. He also got annual booster for parvovirus, distemper, etc.

 

[M.F.]

parvovirus, distemper,

It’s these that are now recommended every three years, not annually anymore. And some vets will argue that if your dog is immune, he is immune for life, ie no need for further vaccinations. You can titre test for immunity.

 

[jazzmynn]

I’m sorry it’s such a trying time for you Lisa. I dislike taking Ariel as well, but it’s more that she gets so excited in the waiting that she’s sometimes over the top and difficult for me to handle on my own, so I book it when OH can come with us. She loves the fuss she gets at the vets, the treats, the bandana, and never flinches when the jabs happen. We’re lucky that way, but it is by no means a pleasant experience, until we get into the private examining room. Then its all good. One year at a time.....

 

[Naya]

Glad you managed to get everything done that he needed X

 

[Lab_adore]

Glad it is all behind you @Lisa - I can't imagine how traumatic is must be for you both.

 

[Lisa]

It’s these that are now recommended every three years, not annually anymore. And some vets will argue that if your dog is immune, he is immune for life, ie no need for further vaccinations. You can titre test for immunity.

Can definitely discuss this with the vet too!

 

[VanillaBean]

It’s these that are now recommended every three years, not annually anymore. And some vets will argue that if your dog is immune, he is immune for life, ie no need for further vaccinations. You can titre test for immunity.

Is it not strange how each country has different view points on this. You would think that it would be the same throughout for certain injections, not all.

@Lisa Glad it is over and back home to normal.

 

[Stacia]

It’s these that are now recommended every three years, not annually anymore. And some vets will argue that if your dog is immune, he is immune for life, ie no need for further vaccinations. You can titre test for immunity.

My vet does every three years but he does Leptospirosis every year.