I was really sorta glad to read that my Cody isn't the only one that spazzes out at the vet. I take a different route every time, even out of my way, and 2 blocks before we get there he just starts to whine! I love him dearly but was always embarrassed when he acted up in the waiting room when other dogs looked calm as could be. So now I put down the car windows and run in, announce myself and stand by the car until they call me in. Cody then runs right into his favorite exam room, and jumps on the table!
THEN comes the nail part..I can do anything to him except touch a nail, not pawpad, top of paw, which I can hold and rub, but Lord help anyone who touches a NAIL! Cody also gets muzzled to calm him down, but rarely can his fave vet do it quickly with no muzzle. Last week he broke a nail and I had to rush him to the vet cause it was sticking out horizontally (got caught on something outside) and he was limping and yelping, so you can imagine how fun that was.
The moment to moment tale of Kia's experience was hysterical, poor thing. I was so sympathetic and just pictured the whole thing! The agony for them goes right through me too! He's back to himself the second he leaves the office. Just like a little kid Whew! (ps..it's bad when food doesn't work!)
Last year Cody developed an allergy..runny nose and watery eyes. Well, whadya expect? He prarctically INHALES bushes, leaves, trees on his walks. A Benadryl helps!