Have you ever had a vet correct your dog?

[dbetz]

Wow, I am so sorry you had that experience. You are just trying to protect and take care of your foster. I completely know what it's like to lose it and not be able to articulate what you really want to say. I hope your foster feels better soon. I am so appreciative that you took this dog in. Good luck.

 

[bucca]

I have no problem with stopping any action by a vet that I feel is unneccessary.

only a few months ago i had to stop them when drawing blood on spanky, after 3 tries enough was enough for me, granted he is gets very excited and happy around people and wont sit still, but i told them if the didnt get it right i was leaving with spanky and we would try another day, they told me to come in the back with him while they held him down and drew blood, over one two three and two treats later by the vet we were out the door with an apology which really wasnt necessary but i took it anyway

 

[ELubas]

I would not allow it. Particularly as you are trying to help this girl with her issues. I would not take her to him again and I would let him know you believe in positive training. And if introduced properly many times a muzzle can calm a dog, but it cannot just be put on for the first time when a dog is stressed or in pain. The only time my Fraze ever snapped was when he was in terrible pain and after that this vet did not "trust" Fraze. I told him not a problem and promptly found another vet Good luck with your little rescue girl

 

[Gruntsmom]

I'm so sorry this happened to you and your rescue girl! :( And I'm angry that this vet treated you both in such an unprofessional way, with no compassion for your girl, and being snippy with you. Under the circumstances, I agree that a muzzle would have been more appropriate. I also would never go back to this vet. Whatever is troubling your girl, I hope it can be "fixed". Healing and positive vibes going out to her, and hugs to you and thanks for rescuing.

P.S. I would have been in tears, too.

 

[My Boxer]

My vet has corrected my dog's, but always with my approval. I prefer to correct them. But, I would not hesitate to say something if I saw something that I did not approve of. My terrior does not like to be touched and will snap, I always warn staff, and offer to assist them at visits. If she would not allow this, I would find a new vet that would allow me to be an active participant in my animals care. I am on my 3rd vet for this very reason, and truly love and respect my vet, as I believe she does my animals. If they will do this in front of you, what will they do when you aren't there to say something?

 

[Please Work]

I'm shocked. You gave a thorough history and he still did not respect your input and experience with the dog - sounds like you need a new vet, otherwise what happens when a difference in opinion happens at a more crutial time - like when your pet needs crutial care, will he disregard your opions on Ace or other medications you are not comforatable with?
He might be a "nice guy" but sounds like a crapy vet.

 

[ELubas]

If they will do this in front of you, what will they do when you aren't there to say something?

Excellent point!!!

 

[auntthelm]

Some vets probably should go the research route and leave the actual treatment of animals to someone who loves animals and treats them the way they would want to be treated. Thanks for rescuing, you are an angel.

 

[Caney Creek]

I would go back and tell those other rescue members that they're insane. Not only did you tell him up front that she was snappy, but he obviously knew that this dog has only recently been pulled from a shelter, right?? So how can he assume that she even understands "NO" and "SIT"?? :mad: I'd be fuming.

 

[Nottisdad]

I think we are lucky. A few months ago I took Notti in to check out bumps on her chin (turned out to be zits!). Our usual vet is a woman, who is awesome, but she wasnt in that day, so a male doctor saw her. He is tall like me, with a beard. It was really funny, Notti sat in front of me, and growled at him. He looked at me, and said, "I think she is protecting you, let me bring her in another room." He walked her out to another room, and brought her back in a few minutes, said she was great once I was not in the room.
Protecting her daddy, gotta love it. But nice to have a vet who understood how she felt, and treated her accordingly.