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If we could do that it probably would work. However, it took me 6 months at home to get him to let me Dremel his nails. He's BAD. Plus, I work every day so it's unfortunately just not practical.
I have acepromazine at home. I might try it and see how he reacts to it. As I said, I'm very torn. The other vet in the practice says Jack is claustrophobic.
Thanks for the feedback! :-)
I'm not sure if there's a Delta group around me or not. I'll have to check into that. Thanks, I never thought of switching groups!
Because my boy dog doesnt like to be held at the vet they do blood draws in his neck. Hold a treat up, go in with the needle in the neck and pop, there's the blood.
It's gross to watch though. I thought I was ready for what i was gonna see and then i was like, urk, did you just stab my dog in the neck?
With my mini dachshund, they drew blood from the neck for the hearworm test. You could try giving him Rescue Remedy before you go (from health food store: Bach Rescue Remedy. a few drops in his mouth, totally harmless and worth a try).
Personally, I agree with your assessment of him and would not push the issue unless medically necessary. There are things that don't fit our normal explanations and, when I don't have a clear understanding, I try to honor the dog's needs. I know what it's like to have an unreasonable fear. With all my love of animals, and I've had all kinds, flying insects can throw me in a panic. Logically I know that zooming fly can and will do nothing to me, but it does not help me or my reactions one iota!
Can I ask what you use to sedate him? Acepromazine, or something else? If you use Ace, how much does he get?
Part of me wants to try him sedated just so I know how he is, in case he ever needs emergency care so I can tell them from experience if the sedation helps. I have three doses (10 mg) each of Ace sitting in a drawer since last summer and have been hesitant to try it.
The other thing is the vet called to say that Maddie had a mild positive to the Lyme test and now needs a second test to see if she has an active infection or just prior exposure. So now I'm wondering if we should do the blood draw on Jack to see his status. Ugh.
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