Chaos at the vet's office...

[pomtzu]

Wow - poor Maya. I hope she isn't too traumatized and will be back to her old self soon.

I had a co-worker years ago that had a Rottie that had to be muzzled to go to the vet and groomer. This dog was psycho and even attacked her husband on several occasions. Then on the other end of the spectrum, my grandson's day care provider years ago, had a big Rottie that was a marshmallow.

I wonder how the woman that brought that dog in to the vet, didn't know about it's disposition? Seems pretty darned irresponsible to me.

[moosmom]

I know the guy who owns the doggie resort and he works with dog aggressive dogs, so I was very surprised she didn't have a muzzle on him.

Maya is out of the carrier, had a little nosh and is now grooming herself like there's no one else in the room. She'll get over it. Especially when I break out the Fancy Feast.

Rottie??? What rottie???

[momcat]

Poor Maya! That must have been very scary for everyone - human and pet -in the office. Good to know the other dog is okay though he must also be pretty shaken up over this.

We all know that when we take our pets to the vet, other animals are going to be there. Being responsible pet owners, we take steps to protect our pets and in the process protect the other pets waiting to be seen. Our cats are in a carrier like other small pets. Dogs are on a lead and I've seen many of them muzzled. At our vet's, I've seen the owners of aggressive dogs wait outside until they're called in.

What was this person thinking? The resort should be held liable for all vet costs for the injured dog.

[moosmom]

Momcat,

I'm a little annoyed that they used MY cat carrier (with cat in it) to finally get the dog to unlock his jaws. But Maya is no worse for wear and I HOPE this will not lead to her being terrified to go to the vet.

I looked up the 10 Most Dangerous Dogs in America. Here's the link.

Rottie's are #2, pitbulls being #1. Alaskan Malamute's are on the list too, which is the breed that was attacked.

Amen, Momcat!!!

How many of you here know when your cat is in the carrier. I cannot believe that the vet tech didn't know my cat was in her carrier. She weighs 13 lbs for God's sake!!!!

[Kirsten]

That's just awful!! Poor Maya Linn!

I guess the vet tech didn't have much time to think about further options when she grabbed for the carrier, but I understand that you're upset! How very traumatizing that must have been for Maya Linn, and I hope she will soon recover from this!

Hope the dog will be alright, too!

Kirsten

[katladyd]

I'm sorry, you do not grab someone else's personal property and swing it at ANYTHING regardless of circumstances. I would be looking for a new vet, pronto! I don't blame you for being angry. Cats are not weapons to be used to break up fights between two breeds of dogs known to be agressive. I guess that is why I have cats and not dogs.

[Pinot's Mom]

Donna, have a drink; everyone calm down...

I know it's upsetting, I would be be very frightened for my kitty, too. Heck, I'd be livid. The Vet Tech probably grabbed the first thing she could reach; not right, but instinct. A dog's life was at stake and there was a panic situation. She should not have grabbed the carrier, and probably feels really bad about it now, but she can't turn back the clock.

The person with the Rottie is the real problem and should be handled that way. THAT one should get some big fat bills and be forced to take that dog elsewhere. The vet might consider a new policy on muzzles for all dogs, too. It really isn't right that cats and small dogs must be caged, but big dogs don't have to have any protection.

Maya Linn, sweetie, I hope you're OK - take your pills and be a good kitty. Mom will spoil you rotten!

[momcat]

Momcat,

I'm a little annoyed that they used MY cat carrier (with cat in it) to finally get the dog to unlock his jaws. But Maya is no worse for wear and I HOPE this will not lead to her being terrified to go to the vet.

Amen, Momcat!!!

I couldn't agree with you more, Donna. One would think a vet's office would have some standard proceedure to resolve things like this rather than reach for the nearest thing occupied by someone's pet! I'd be a lot more than a little annoyed if it was Groucho. I do hope poor Maya won't experience post traumatic stress syndrome at her next vet visit. Would you give her lots of comforting lovies from me?

[moosmom]

Rotisserie Chicken for everyone!!!!!

"Rottie, what rottie???" says Maya Linn as she wolfs down fresh rotisserie chicken.

[katladyd]

Yep, rotisserie chicken makes any cat feel better. Tell Maya Linn I think she is a hero!

[Randi]

Oh poor MayaLinn, she must have been so frightened, and the other dog too. I hope she won't be scared to go the vet again. Next time, put your feet on her carrier.

All vets ought to be prepared for such incidents and have somehing standing near the reception to break it up - or better, the owner of such agressive dogs should give it a tranquilizer or put a muzzle on before the visit.

Kisses to Maya Linn.

[moosmom]

I'm very surprised that they didn't have SOME kind of action plan should this happen. Never say never. It took a split second for this dog to latch onto that poor malamute's leg. It could've happened to anybody!!

[catmandu]

I remember one of my last Vet Clinic Visits when these jerks had two Big Agressive Dogs and they were lunging at Moose, Joseph and even me.
They thought that was funny and even joked that I should free My Cats and give thier Dogs a snack.
Jerks!
Thank You My Vet sized up things and took our carriers into the office , and threw those jerks out and pointed out the sign that all Dogs had to be muzzled.

Some jerks belong in cages!!

[allmycats]

One would think a vet's office would have some standard proceedure to resolve things like this rather than reach for the nearest thing occupied by someone's pet!

I was thinking the same thing, I would be VERY UPSET if MY cat had been in that carrier!

and, if a known aggressive dog has an appt. the person on the phone should tell the owner to be sure to muzzle the dog before coming in, and the staff at the vet's office should be trained to know what to do in that case.

[moosmom]

I have a feeling that after this incident, they may change their policy on muzzling dangerous dogs, like this one. I say dangerous only after looking it up online. The #1 dangerous dog is the pitbull, #2 being the rottie. The Alaskan Malamute is #9 on the list. *sigh* Hey, I didn't make this stuff up.