Poor Holly. She hates the vets. We had her at the vets tonight as she has a couple of sores inside her thigh that have become infected. We think she caught herself when she was playing in the woods. It looks like a scratch and a could of small punctures. Afterwards she was so keen to escape she pulled us out the door, and jumped into the car before the tailgate was fully open. On Thursday she's back at the vets to be spayed. I think it's going to be a struggle to get her through the door!
Re: Not a good week Poor Holly. She won't hold it against you long-term, though. Will be thinking of you on Thursday. Clare
Re: Not a good week As, poor little girl. She will be fine' though I'm sure it will all be a big relief when she's recovered from all the events of the week
Re: Not a good week Poor Holly. Hopefully the vet nurses will spoil her and she won't hate it quite so much :-\ Good luck!
Re: Not a good week My previous dog used to hate the vets and was quite stressed throughout any exam. My vet (family friend ) started to come to our place to do exams as it was much easier on the dog. Thankfully Simba, even though he had a much more difficult time there the first couple times we went than my old dog EVER had, is now quite happy to go to the vet. Go figure. :
Re: Not a good week Good luck for Thursday , soon it will all be a dim and distant memory, bless her x
Re: Not a good week Ah, bless her. Meg hates the vets as well. Wishing Holly and you all the best for Thursday. x
Re: Not a good week The deed is done. Holly is lying in the hall doped up with anaesthetic and occasionally whining quietly to herself. We're so pleased to have her home. This is where the hard bit starts - keeping a young Lab inactive for 10-14 days.
Re: Not a good week I really do feel for you , my Millie is now one month post spay so its very fresh in my mind . The first couple of days were easier really as she didnt want to go out, just rested a lot, but after that , it wa tough to keep her from jumping and scampering . Onlead walks were the hardest thing for all of us, but the time soon flies by , its well worth sticking to the Vets advice , err to caution , lots of luck for a speedy recovery to your girl x
Re: Not a good week Glad she's home!! Good luck with the recovery, it seems like forever but soon will be a distant memory!
Re: Not a good week Great to hear that it all went well She'll be back to normal pretty soon. Hope she behaves during her convalescence!
Re: Not a good week Hope all goes well with her recovery; it must be a relief to have her home. Alice
Re: Not a good week Thanks for all your support. Holly is currently very dopey but has managed to eat a little food. We gave her a small meal and added a few flakes of chicken to entice her. She was awake long enough to eat it then flopped in the middle of the hall. She hasn't drunk any water since we collected her so I'm open to suggestions about how to get her to drink. I've set up a camp bed and sleeping bag beside her bed and will stay with her tonight.
