Puppypeoplenj
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Orca will be a year old next month, and we've already had some pretty weird vet interactions. Some of you have owned dogs for 50 years, I bet, so you've probably got some wild vet stories to tell. I'd love to hear them!
Craziest Vet Stories
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Leonard and his bud Snuffles
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Not wild, but normally when Snuffles is checked over by the Vet, he is generally laid out on the floor. The Vet was listening with her stethoscope, and Snuffles just snoring away. I had the laugh when the experienced log time Vet Tech asked if he was snoring. Of course the Vet and I confirmed about the same time.
I guess the wildest time or should I say grossest here was just back in September when Snuffles left check got so full of puss/fluid from what ever bit/stung him in the inside of the check. This was the day the eye started to close up and took him in. The cheek was oozing stuff from the hair follicles as well as a hole where the lip goes from outside the mouth to inside. The vet was kind of squeezing/ feeling the lip, and a pus pimple broke and squirted her. It got in her hair. It happened twice.
I guess the wildest time or should I say grossest here was just back in September when Snuffles left check got so full of puss/fluid from what ever bit/stung him in the inside of the check. This was the day the eye started to close up and took him in. The cheek was oozing stuff from the hair follicles as well as a hole where the lip goes from outside the mouth to inside. The vet was kind of squeezing/ feeling the lip, and a pus pimple broke and squirted her. It got in her hair. It happened twice.
Brandie&Maggie
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Nothing too crazy here.
We have a home vet who is just amazing. She lays down on the floor and snuggles Maggie when she's here. We had to get a urine sample because we thought she had a UTI when I was very very pregnant. She knew there was no way I could get it on my own and my husband was out of town. She came by the house, chased Maggie around the yard and stuck her hand with the cup right under her to get the sample. Of course she got peed on and laughed about it. But she got the goods!
We have a home vet who is just amazing. She lays down on the floor and snuggles Maggie when she's here. We had to get a urine sample because we thought she had a UTI when I was very very pregnant. She knew there was no way I could get it on my own and my husband was out of town. She came by the house, chased Maggie around the yard and stuck her hand with the cup right under her to get the sample. Of course she got peed on and laughed about it. But she got the goods!
ElvisTheNewf
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Not vet related so much as an "Elvis at the vet" story:
Elvis had a hot spot on his rear so they took him in the back to shave some fur away from the area. As he was going back through the open door, we heard another vet say "Elvis! My Love! How are..........HEY! Get out of the trash!!"
Elvis had a hot spot on his rear so they took him in the back to shave some fur away from the area. As he was going back through the open door, we heard another vet say "Elvis! My Love! How are..........HEY! Get out of the trash!!"
With previous pets that I took to a nearby clinic, I was stunned when the vet came in with syringes and vials, ready to vaccinate before we even discussed why I was there. He was thinking $$$$$ that he could add to whatever we were there for. My pet wasn't even due for vacs. Sheesh! That was scary.
When I got my first Newf, Hugo, as a pup, I took him for his first check-up to that clinic. It was a pretty routine visit, so no point in going far. I used to like this particular guy, but when he told me I should start alpha-rolling my little puppy right away, I took issue. Years later, I finally had the guts to tell him that I didn't take his advice, that my sweet Newf had earned his first obedience title without blinking an eye, by means of positive reinforcement training, not bullying; and that we were enthusiastically training for water rescue, participated in all sorts of events, etc, etc. The vet seemed shocked. And silent.
Once, I took Piper to the same clinic because I was convinced she had a UTI, wanted to get her started on meds ASAP, and again, I thought this was simple enough to go to the closest clinic. This vet, another seasoned practitioner, said, "I'll bet she is chock full of stones" and whisked her out of the waiting room for x-rays before I could barely respond. I hollered after him, "I'm pretty sure it's just a UTI. But just to let you know, she's been cleared by DNA for Cystinuria". He gave me a brief, strange look and down the hall they went.
He came back shortly, without her, and asked "Cysta what?" "Cystinuria", I said. "Spell it", he gruffly demanded. I did and he rolled the syllables around in his mouth like he was tasting them. He obviously had never heard of it before. "C..Y..S..T...Cystin...ur..ia. Cystin...uria." Then he abruptly left the room again. Moments later, he walked past the room and asked, "By DNA, huh?" "Yes", I replied. I'm 100% sure he ran off to look it up in his medical dictionary.
When he finally reappeared with my dog, he said, "Well, she doesn't have stones", in a flat voice. I could tell he was disappointed. By now, I was pissed and snidely remarked, "Well, I didn't think she did!" Oh boy, that didn't make him very happy. LOL It would have made him less happy if I'd done what I really wanted to do. Use your imagination.
Later this same vet wrote and published a book decrying positive reinforcement trainers and their methods. He advocated smacking the dog, yelling at it, and yanking it around. Seriously!!! I read it. Don't think it's on the best seller list, though. I guess you know, I never went back there again.
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It pays to find the right vet, not necessarily the most convenient one. And one who respects the client first and thinks about the income later.
Edited to add: After I quit going to that clinic, they started selling designer puppies in the pet store next door that they also own.
When I got my first Newf, Hugo, as a pup, I took him for his first check-up to that clinic. It was a pretty routine visit, so no point in going far. I used to like this particular guy, but when he told me I should start alpha-rolling my little puppy right away, I took issue. Years later, I finally had the guts to tell him that I didn't take his advice, that my sweet Newf had earned his first obedience title without blinking an eye, by means of positive reinforcement training, not bullying; and that we were enthusiastically training for water rescue, participated in all sorts of events, etc, etc. The vet seemed shocked. And silent.
Once, I took Piper to the same clinic because I was convinced she had a UTI, wanted to get her started on meds ASAP, and again, I thought this was simple enough to go to the closest clinic. This vet, another seasoned practitioner, said, "I'll bet she is chock full of stones" and whisked her out of the waiting room for x-rays before I could barely respond. I hollered after him, "I'm pretty sure it's just a UTI. But just to let you know, she's been cleared by DNA for Cystinuria". He gave me a brief, strange look and down the hall they went.
He came back shortly, without her, and asked "Cysta what?" "Cystinuria", I said. "Spell it", he gruffly demanded. I did and he rolled the syllables around in his mouth like he was tasting them. He obviously had never heard of it before. "C..Y..S..T...Cystin...ur..ia. Cystin...uria." Then he abruptly left the room again. Moments later, he walked past the room and asked, "By DNA, huh?" "Yes", I replied. I'm 100% sure he ran off to look it up in his medical dictionary.
When he finally reappeared with my dog, he said, "Well, she doesn't have stones", in a flat voice. I could tell he was disappointed. By now, I was pissed and snidely remarked, "Well, I didn't think she did!" Oh boy, that didn't make him very happy. LOL It would have made him less happy if I'd done what I really wanted to do. Use your imagination.
Later this same vet wrote and published a book decrying positive reinforcement trainers and their methods. He advocated smacking the dog, yelling at it, and yanking it around. Seriously!!! I read it. Don't think it's on the best seller list, though. I guess you know, I never went back there again.
n
It pays to find the right vet, not necessarily the most convenient one. And one who respects the client first and thinks about the income later.
Edited to add: After I quit going to that clinic, they started selling designer puppies in the pet store next door that they also own.
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Bailey Boy
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Not really crazy but when Bailey was a baby we took him to the vet for his check up, the tech of course took his temp and then left. The vet came in a few moments later to find Bailey sitting on the exam table with his butt against the wall. She asked what was the matter with him and we told her he just had his temp taken, she laughed and went on to examine him still on the table.
This was last year I think Bailey was at the vet for his annual exam. He was sitting on the floor while the vet tech was behind him and the vet in front of him checking out his eyes. They both started laughing a bit and the vet said Bailey just burped in her face.
Bailey was my wild child always full of fun and mischief I miss him so.
This was last year I think Bailey was at the vet for his annual exam. He was sitting on the floor while the vet tech was behind him and the vet in front of him checking out his eyes. They both started laughing a bit and the vet said Bailey just burped in her face.
Bailey was my wild child always full of fun and mischief I miss him so.
MC Sullivan
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Lulu, my Berner that went to the bridge in 2012, was one of the mellowest and sweetest dogs. One time I had her at the vets for follow up x-rays on her jaw, the vet tech came in and took her for her x-rays. When they came back they were laughing because when Lulu's vet tech was suddenly needed as an extra pair of hands for an emergency, she left Lulu next to the xray machine. When the vet tech turned back around Lulu had put herself halfway up onto the x-ray machine and looked back at the vet tech as if to say, "...I'm ready when you are."
victoria1140
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A very new vet tech tried to talk to me about dog food once and the benefits of hills and royal canin.l could just see the senior guy cringe as he knows l know my foods .
I was really polite but after a question and counterpoint session where we compared ingredients, etc. l think it is now on my notes "Dont talk about food".
Hopefully l may have helped educate her a bit in that some of us have researched and know a bit.
I was really polite but after a question and counterpoint session where we compared ingredients, etc. l think it is now on my notes "Dont talk about food".
Hopefully l may have helped educate her a bit in that some of us have researched and know a bit.
shellyk
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I think a lot of the training for the Vet Staff comes from Sales Reps from various companies. I was early for an appointment one day and the staff was watching a video on the flea/worm cycle for dogs & cats put on by the Sales Rep trying to sell their product. I think it's the same for the food they carry in their office. Some Sales Rep "educates" them about how great it is...
R Taft
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Mine is tinged with some sadness..we had a very old (15) working belgian shepherd, Lobo.she was our first ever dog together and a special girl we picked up at the pound when she was 7....She had cardiac problems and was a bit huffy and puffy when she ran about. We had the vet at our place to check out our boarding kennel for something. he said "you will need to consider that she may have to be put down this year", well she who never did anything wrong bit him on his arm........Just wham.... We still had her with us for about another year, she just never woke up one day. If we had not both been there, we would never have believed it of Lobo, she was a sweet girl. still missed (30 year ago next year 
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DAWNMERIE
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Last actual vet visit was both dogs in booties (walking like they had something stuck to their feet cause we had no practice time with the booties) and still once inside the office, I got the offical...MOM, I AM NOT MOVING from Zeke. So the Doc and Vin had to carry Zeke out, oh what a sight!
So now we have a mobile vet Oh and last mobile vet visit....I met the vet at my house on lunch (since Zeke refuses to go to work anymore!) I unlocked the door and the vet followed me in, he mananged getting set up before Zeke even realized someone had come in the door. He comes walking out of our bedroom, just makes it to the edge of the doorway, sees the vet and turns around and hightails it back to the bathroom, bugger made me get some cheese to bring him back out into the living room and I had to close all the doors cause he wanted to go hide!!!
So now we have a mobile vet
Oh and last mobile vet visit....I met the vet at my house on lunch (since Zeke refuses to go to work anymore!) I unlocked the door and the vet followed me in, he mananged getting set up before Zeke even realized someone had come in the door. He comes walking out of our bedroom, just makes it to the edge of the doorway, sees the vet and turns around and hightails it back to the bathroom, bugger made me get some cheese to bring him back out into the living room and I had to close all the doors cause he wanted to go hide!!!
dreamchaser456
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My strangest vet story with my newfs had to be on Ursa's first visit (she turned 11 in March). At the time I had taken on raising two grandsons (3 yrs and 16 months) just 2 months before we got Ursa. I'm walking in from the parking lot with two toddlers in a double stroller (one behind the other set up) and a truck scares the pup. Without even thinking about it, I pick Ursa up and set her on top of the stroller in the cover and continue into the vets with all 3 of them in the stroller. Everyone ( patrons, techs, office staff and vet) had a huge laugh with this big black 22 pound "puppy" riding in the top of the stroller with the little boys! We still laugh about it at every visit. Of course that was the first and last time she ever rode in like that.
All 3 of mine nap when visiting the vet's office and waiting to see their doc. Of course as soon as she comes in they are awake for some good cuddles and loving.
I have seen (and participated) in way too many odd vet visits since I used to work with a vet, but this is my favorite newf story so far.
All 3 of mine nap when visiting the vet's office and waiting to see their doc. Of course as soon as she comes in they are awake for some good cuddles and loving.
I have seen (and participated) in way too many odd vet visits since I used to work with a vet, but this is my favorite newf story so far.
Jeepin' Rob
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When Moby was around 2 years old & 145 lbs we took him to his previous vet (breeder's vet) for his annual check up. When we were called out of the waiting room the receptionist told us room #3. We had never had room #3 before. Well it must have been their old broom closet. My wife and I get Moby into the room and there in no room for him to lie down except in front of the door. I have him sitting which turns into the Newfie slide with his front legs slowly lowering him in front of the door. The vet assistance tries to pop in with his file we have to get Moby to sit up again. He then lays down again, vet tries to get into the room, get Moby to sit up again. His examination takes place on the floor and the vet is almost crouching under the exam table to get enough room to check Moby. The examination is over and once again we have to get Moby up so we can open the door. The vet follows us back into the waiting room to inform the receptionist to mark on Moby's file "No room #3!"
Rob & Moby
Rob & Moby
skoorka
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Maple once had an abscess on her head and it required her to be knocked out and drained. Apparently it was THE GROSSEST THING they'd ever seen and they had her photo on the 'wall of weird' in their OR for years!
Puppypeoplenj
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Oh, yuck yuck yuck, Michelle. Hahaha! I love that they had a "Wall of Weird!"