The only time they've ever taken Jackson in the back was for x-rays, I believe. Oh and maybe bloodwork.
I don't really like him being taken away from me, but I've never questioned it. Routine things have always been done with me in the room... vaccines, basic check-ups, etc.
Jackson is actually the kind of dog that does better WITH me. He is the most terrified dog EVER with strangers and people at the vet. Every time he has to go into the back without me, he comes back smelling horrid because he's expressed his anal glands he was so scared. He doesn't do that when he's with me and other people.
But I do understand the reasoning and because most owners probably would just make it worse. So it's just something we deal with.
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Originally Posted by Sukey  funny timing on this post…..my previous vet never took my dogs out of the room (this was years ago). Yesterday I took Lilah to vet to get her DAPP shot and they said they would take her in the back to do it. I told them no, I'll go with her and they said well then we have to put you in a room (and that's a problem?)
I then wanted to verify what they were giving, they said distemper and bordatella….I told them no, just the distemper. Then I added that I did not want the Lepto one (not sure why I mentioned this, maybe just my spidey sense kicking in). The girl said Oh you don't want the lepto? Were they really going to give this to my puppy without asking?!?!
I ended up carrying her back to a room and looked at the shot before they gave it to her. I asked if they could write down the info (bc I forgot her fax record book) meaning I wanted the lot # etc (same thing I did with my kids) and all I got from them was a paper that said she got the DAPP |
Wow, that's ridiculous!