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If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

So upset - dog went berserk at vets.

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TooOldForThisWhoCares · 15/11/2018 19:26

Our 11 month old rescue girl got a piece of twig lodged in her mouth while out with the dog walker and she had to take her to the vets. She was completely petrified but unfortunately it manifested as aggression and they couldn't even get near her to muzzle her so had to use the dog catcher loop thing (sorry not sure what it's called). The vet called me after she came round and seemed very worried about her reaction. I knew she was scared in the vets. Before we got her she'd had a few trips to the vets and was really shaky and a bit snarky when we took her for a check up buy nothing like this. Vet has recommended a behavuourist etc but I just feel quite worried and upset that it will be behaviour which she might display in other circumstances. She's shown no aggressive tendencies at all in the 4 months we've had her. She's giddy and boisterous with other dogs at times which is something we are going to work on but great with people. A bit nervous initially but if approached calmly and kindly will be fine. Can anyone offer advice or just sympathise. I feel awful. She's absolutely fine now, back home and snoozing next to me on sofa

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TooOldForThisWhoCares · 01/12/2018 19:40

Thanks Bitey.

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LEMtheoriginal · 01/12/2018 19:52

I am a vet nurse and see alot of nervous aggression.

I am not surprised your dog reacted like that tbh. Had something in his mouth hurting and scaring him and strange people approaching . He was probably terrified.

Very rarely do we have to use a dog catcher. I couldn't even tell you where ours is. That is not a suggestion that your vet didnt act appropriately but rather that it would be a last resort if we needed to act quickly.

I have the most loving dog you could ever imagine. I trust him 100%. His nickname at work is SATAN! He gets scared and goes crazy Blush

I would maybe try visiting the vets for no reason. Get staff to offer treats etc or offer them yourself so the association is positive. Saying that, it wouldnt work with my dog but it does work with others

We don't judge dogs with this sort of aggression but try and make visits as stress free as possible.

It might be worth buying a muzzle and fitting it yourself before going in as this means they can approach him confidrntly and gently with minimal restraint.

LEMtheoriginal · 01/12/2018 19:55

Missed update - sounds like you are doing well

Booboostwo · 01/12/2018 20:44

Well done, that is great news.

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