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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  I wondered if the pancreas was somehow tied to the emotions or fears in Yorkies moreso than with another breed but it sounds as if it's really not but a dog that has that condition or might be suspect for it would be made worse somehow by getting really upset. I'm not sure how stress hurts the body but I know it does. Some people get diarrhea from just getting very upset and their colon getting spastic or something so it sounds like dogs' systems are also directly affected by it, too, moreso if they have a history of pancreatitis.
I wonder if an acutely stressful grooming session adversely affects MVD the same way it could affect pancreatitis? I don't think I've ever read of it but just wondered. Because I think Tibbe might not like being groomed by a stranger with a clipper but on the other hand, he loves going to the vet & doesn't seem to mind shots, rectal temperatures, nail clipping, blood drawing or anything they do to him there. He's totally amped to be there and not stressed except by his excitement. He whines and leans forward to get in the door! But he's never scared, frightened or anxious acting there. |
That is really good that Tibbe does very well with the vet. Did you do his grooming in the past, or has he been to a groomer before? If this is a new experience and new groomer, I would find someone who would allow you to watch.
Does you vet's office offer grooming services? That would be ideal. If not, explain to the groomer your personal situation and ask if they would be willing to do a scheduled appointment that wouldn't require you to sit and wait for a long time. Or as Kathy suggested, use a mobile groomer.
Stress and diarrhea -- that is what happened to Teddy when my brother visited.