Bella is almost 16, just had her Elderly Dog MOT at the vets and passed with flying colours no concerns physically fit and blood tests clear. But she is undoubtedly more needy and demanding and that's ok because we have options if I need to go anywhere for any length of time and she is just as happy with exh and adult dc at their homes as she is with me.
But, the groomers, she has gone every six weeks to the same place since we rescued her, no problems at all in fact she always seemed to really enjoy it. She was matted and dirty when rescued so assumed the regular groom was new to her but she embraced it.
Last groom they phoned me, only two days after vet, check to say she was screaming and shaking. Went to collect her and she was absolutely fine the minute I got her and as happy as Larry as soon as I got her home. Groomers hadn't realised how old she actually is because she is as fit as a fiddle so questioned then whether it might be dementia.
Made a vet's appointment would it be unreasonable to ask if they would prescribe a mild sedative to use before the groomers because I hate to think of her being upset and I can't let her hair grow as she gets miserable if it gets longer.