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08-11-2005, 07:32 PM | #1 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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| Groomer question??? The last time I took Toby to the groomer -- she told me that I should consider giving him half a Benedryl the next time I bring him in. He doesn't bite or anything like that... she said he just won't stay still. He actually loves this lady, and is always excited to go see her. I'm just not sure if "drugging" him is the answer. I was wondering if Recon's Momma, or another groomer might be able to put some light on this? Actually, anyone's imput would be welcome! Thank you. |
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08-11-2005, 07:35 PM | #2 |
BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI
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| Whoa!! she wants you to drug your dog? No way. I will not work on a dog that is drugged in any way nor would I ever ask some one to do that. If she can not handle him being excited then she has issues. He is a yorkie for gods sake not a saint bernard. Dont drug him Please. FInd a different groomer if you have to. Does she work for a chain store or a local groomer by you? |
08-11-2005, 07:38 PM | #3 |
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| I wouldn't trust a groomer to tell me what drugs to give my dog. Get a new groomer! |
08-11-2005, 07:38 PM | #4 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I would go to a different groomer too. She shouldn't even be suggesting that. My Jewels is a squirmer and the groomer was able to take care of her.
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08-11-2005, 07:40 PM | #5 |
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| Thank you for saying that... I don't feel comfortable doing that. She said it would just make him a little sleepy, and I know people give it to them for itching, but it just seems wrong to me. She is actually a local groomer with her own shop, and Toby really does love going to see her. I guess if she starts insisting, I'll look for another one -- but I'm going to tell her I'm not comfortable with giving him anything! Thanks so much!!!! |
08-11-2005, 09:49 PM | #6 |
My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City
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| I'm a little curious. If grooming freaks the dog out and they won't stand still, what harm can a piece of benadryl do? If it will relax the dog a bit, shouldn't it be OK? |
08-11-2005, 10:11 PM | #7 |
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| I think the groomer ahould be able to handle the dog without drugs. |
08-11-2005, 10:13 PM | #8 |
BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI
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| If the dog were drugged and something happened they could be in serious trouble. I know with alot of lisencing in different states you could lose your groomers lisence for grooming a drugged dog. Vets offices work on drugged dogs. |
08-11-2005, 10:19 PM | #9 |
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| i would switch groomers. Rex'z groomer knows that Rex nips and squirms but she just told me to gently pull on his face hair (that whhere he squirms) and slowly, he will get used to it. she never suggested benadryll |
08-11-2005, 10:41 PM | #10 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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| I'm not going to change groomers yet. I'll just let her know I'm not comfortable giving him anything. Toby's not stressed at all with her... he is just a little wiggle-worm. She just said she felt bad that he wasn't "perfect" around the ears and face, and if he'd just hold still, she could do a better job. (I think it adds to his 'charm' to look a little scruffy) She really seems to love him when he comes in, and he responds the same. Unless she insists, I'll just keep it the same. Just wanted the "professional" opinion, as I didn't know if it was a common practice. I got my answer -- and it was the one I wanted! Thank you Recon's Momma! Too bad you weren't here -- I'd be your first "mobile-grooming client" |
08-11-2005, 10:43 PM | #11 |
BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI
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| I dont mind answering questions about grooming. Might as well share the knowledge. |
08-12-2005, 04:44 AM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON
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| I can't believe that she would even suggest a thing like that! Would you drug you children if the babysitter felt they were too much of a handful? Because it's pretty much the same thing. That is their job to be able to work with and deal with dogs that are calm, and those that are not. That's what they were hopefully trained to do. I would never let them do that. What if the dog had an allergic reation to it, or some other thing happend and he couldn't react in time??? You just never know what will happen. Please don't let her do that.
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08-12-2005, 05:43 AM | #13 |
Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami
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| Esme is one hyper little dog and the groomer does fine with her. This is the first I hear about giving the dog a little benedryl to calm down. I personally wouldn't do it.
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08-12-2005, 05:59 AM | #14 |
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| Maybe run him around the park or something before you go to the groomers to tire him out naturally. I know that is probably easier said than done with today's schedules but it's a thought! |
08-12-2005, 06:21 AM | #15 |
My Teeny Lil Super Guy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York City
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| this worries me b/c what or who's to say they wouldnt drug them w/o our knowledge ... should that be one of my questions in finding a groomer whether or not they practice this???
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