dropped Lou Dog off today

[anna_66]

Well, I am glad to hear that Lou Dog is doing ok now, but Gosh! I can't believe the vet said that How Rude!

[captain]

Delidog and CJ7Boomer,

I totally agree with you, as I have 2 of the most totally opposite in natured Dallies you have ever seen .....

Captain LOVES the Vet ............ anyone can poke and prod him, he really does not mind.
Ruby is the monster dog from hell ......... she HATES the vet, and I HAVE to be with her the whole time when the vet examines her.

But, having said that, she apparently gets over it when I am gone and they need to have a look at her, but the Vets I have taken her too have been FABULOUS. Not once did they bring out a muzzle, and never, ever made any comments about her being a "typical Dallie".

Bl**dy cheek! I would give them a piece of my mind if they did ............. and I think they know that!

When Ruby was spayed, she slept for 24 hours, had the shakes abit, and then ........... right back to normal. LouDog will recover the same way ..... and you will be wondering if you imagined his pain and him slowing down!

LouDog - LOVE your pic and your hat .......... gorgeous Boy!

[CJ7Boomer]

Thanks everyone!
And DeliDog-
i was thinking the same thing about going to another vet because of the whole muzzle situation, and dont apologize for getting on your soap box - i agreed with everything you said!--However my family has had horrible vet troubles with alot of vets in CT, - we've been going to this vet for over 10yrs with the same doctor and never had even a slight problem...a few yrs back my moms cat got hit and the driver kept going, when we found him and brought him to our old vet she charged us almost $1000 and she didnt do anything and then we brought him to our current vet and he saved Mugsys life- brought him to his house and kept him there for almost 2 wks to keep a close eye on him- he is very nice, knows his stuff and always goes out of his way to help everybody-hes like our dream vet. But this whole situation really bothered me- i mean theres a big yellow CAUTION sticker on Lou Dogs file!! and i think its very unnecesary..and when i brough him back the second time all the people needed to do was look at his tummy...i couldve just made him lay down and roll over but they insisted the muzzle go on anyway. i dont know..i will probably end up still going to the vet but if one little thing unnerves me again- im going to have to do some research and get a new vet!!!
And the next time Lou Dog and I are at the vet alot of people are going to hear what i have to say lol

[robinh]

I would definitely look around for another vet. When Max went to our old vet, he wasn't scared but he was reserved. When he retired and we found this new vet office, I was so surprised at the difference.

Max goes in the door by himself. He goes to see the girls behind the counter - they can't touch him, but he does let them see him and talk to him. (Believe me this is a big deal!) He will go into the back room for treatment voluntarily. It is such a difference.

We see all four of the vets and he doesn't give them any problem when they roll him over to look at his stomach. And none of the others have any hesitation either (with the exception of when the vet tries to cut their nails, but that is another story).

They also never say anything bad about the breeds we have - each of whom could be characterized by different behaviors. I've seen everything from tiny yorkies to the biggest dane and I see the same kind expression on their faces. They cry when it's a dogs time and are happy when treatment helps. I've told Dick we'll definitely keep going to these people forever - they are such good people.

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to hear Lou Dog is doing better. It is so hard to watch the pups (and kitties too I'm sure) go through surgeries and such...

I have to agree with Deli...while you vet may be a good one, and it may not be neccesary to switch all your animals, I would swich Lou. If the vet is uncomfortable with him, he will sense that and be even more nervous about being in the office. Spot is not a huge fan of the vet's office either, but they are very good at calming him down and handling him gently.

Hope you are 100% soon Lou!!!

[delidog]

CJ7BOOMER,
Thank You for not being upset...or taking my intention the wrong way...My biggest concern is that Lou Dog is healthy and Happy...
You are Right it is hard to find a Good Vet...one that will build a relationship with your pet...
Dr.Rick Mitchell is one of the Best Equine vets in the world...he is in Fairfield,CT....Maybe call his office and see who they refer people to..if that is close to you..Or Dr. Bill Bradley in Ridgefield..same thing..If those guys refer them,I can almost Guarantee Their experience and Professionalism...ask who cares
for their dogs...all large animal vets have to use a small animal vet for their own dogs,cats,etc.
Like Cincys'momsaid...even though you have had Positive experiences with this vet..and a 10 year repoire...Perhaps he just doesn't have the right chemistry for Lou Dog...
I assisted Vets for years...Large Animal...Like I eluded to you earlier...even if we thought to ourselves...High Strung Arab...we either wouldn't say anything...or try to turn it around...as an Example...if an Arab horse was acting silly,spooky,whatever....we might say..."Oh So and So....Don't let the Silly Arab side of you show"....in soothing tones...with animals...you basically could be Saying anything to them...Like "go to McDonalds and fetch me a cheeseburger"..but if said in the wrong tone,they will remember it forever....when said Slowly,Calmly and with sincerity...they are comforted....

Oh don't let meBabble...
I am just Glad that your Darling Lou is Feeling Better!!!!!!!
Good Boy,Lou!!!
Hugs and Treats from Us!!!

[delidog]

How is Lou Dog Feeling??
Is everything Alright???

[CJ7Boomer]

He is feeling much better!!!! Its taking a while to heal- we seem to be running into one thing after another but at least he didnt have to go back to the vet and he should be back to his old self pretty soon. Im still making him take it easy i dont want him rompin around with his buddies until its healed more- and thats the hard part!!

[LoudLou]

Hope yer feelin Better, Lou Dog!

[delidog]

So Glad To Hear from You Guys!!

Please give Lou Dog a Hug Treat from me!!

[CJ7Boomer]

Well Lou Dogs incision has healed up nice- it looks great. he's runnin around- totally back to his old self feeling 100 times better
He told me to thank everyone for their concern

[anna_66]

Glad to hear he's back to his normal self (great pic!)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey Louie !

GLAD to hear yur Feelin **Better**!!

And here's his CowBoy Hat photo...

Lou Dog

[tatsxxx11]

Lou Dog, Cody and Star send you happy tail wags and slurpy licks! We're so glad to hear you're doing great! You look SO handsome in your cowboy hat!!