so i took my 4 year old pug to the vet today as i do every year but he totally flipped on the vet and tried to bite him. He also was clawing at the assistant and wouldnt stay still. His howling is still ringing in my ears . i have to bring him back in 2months do you guys have any hints as how to keep him calm??
JAAMS
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Yikes!
Did the vet offer any tips? Or could you call him/her back and ask?
cateydee
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the vet was totally cool about it and understanding but i booked out of there as soon as he finished so i didnt get a chance to ask.
however i though if i could prep the pup a little better (i dunno give him a bone, tire him out at the park)... not sure since we tried giving him a long walk before but it didnt work.
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IDK how big this dog is, but would it be possible to carry him and hold him?
It's a little different for me, since I have cats. But I don't bring them in a carrier (I bring the carrier just in case), I just hold them in my arms, and they seem to appreciate it because they nuzzle into my elbow, and if they get scared during the visit they nuzzle back in.
Again, these are cats, not a dog. So I may be comparing apples to oranges, but then again, who knows?
I would def call the vet up though before you go next time and ask if he has any tips!
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I know my vet has a tiny soft muzzle that he puts on my mom's dog when she brings him in for nail clippings because he wigs out. It doesn't hurt him and it's only for the exam to avoid a biting disaster. This would probably work for a pug. I don't think there's much of a way to calm him aside from projecting calm energy onto him and not you getting worked up in anticipation.
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my vet suggested getting a big cage to bring my dog and cat in....he said that animals do not like confined spaces and as soon as they get in that tiny cage carrier they will get nervous....so he suggested getting something larger and even leave it around the house so the animals could go in it whenever, make it comfortable with blankets and toys....basically so its not some strange small carrier to them.
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Posted by DWKSwed
I know my vet has a tiny soft muzzle that he puts on my mom's dog when she brings him in for nail clippings because he wigs out. It doesn't hurt him and it's only for the exam to avoid a biting disaster. This would probably work for a pug. I don't think there's much of a way to calm him aside from projecting calm energy onto him and not you getting worked up in anticipation.
I know, trying to project that calm energy is hard!
The funny thing is they tried to put a cat muzzle on him because he's a pug and he's kinda small.
but pugs have flat faces and thick necks so the muzzle fell off. he looked hilarious the poor thing. maybe i will go into business making muzzles for flat faced dogs lol
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Start off by being very calm, even ehile you are still home gettign ready to head out to the vet...when you're walking through the door to the office, give a small treat... (maybe little pieces of chicken) ...keep staying calm and as long as your dog remains calm keep offereing little treats..have the vet and vet techs do the same....no surprises and don't try andhold the dog down so they can work on him...this creates panic...just relax and have the vet become friendly with the dog first...if your vet won't take the time to do this properly..imo...find a new vet...i love mine so if you're looking fm me...
