Bad Vet Experience I just got back from taking Cupcake to the Vet's for his 13 week vac. He got a little squirmy after the vet had checked his temperature and then moved on to check his ears. She said that he was showing agression and was too young to be acting this way (I didn't notice any agression other than being squirmy). She went to get a muzzle and when she tried to put it on him he went crazy and started trying to bite her. She held him down (which made him worse) but couldn't get it on him. She took him in the back to get help from an assistant. When she brought him back in he had the muzzle on and had her assistant holding him. He was not happy at all. He cried when he got his shots. She said that it was a bad sign that he was acting so aggressive. I have never seen him act like this at all in the 5 weeks I have had him and this was our 3rd time at the vets (this was a different vet seeing him, there are 3-4 at the clinic). She mentioned that it may be his natural behavior coming out and that if it continues that I should look into behavior training. When they took the muzzle off of him he wouldn't eat the treat she tried to give him and when I picked him up he nuzzled his head against my neck and just layed in my arms. Since being home he went right to sleep in his play pin and is still asleep. Cupcake, My daughter and I are very upset. I feel that the vet turned his nervious jitters into this very bad experience for Cupcake. I don't know what to think, did he just not like the vet or is he really going to have aggression problems? He gets along fine with our older dog and shows complete submission to him and although he likes to chew (we have been working on "no bite" when he puts his mouth on our skin) I have never noticed any aggression. ANY ideas or simmilar experiences?:confused: |
I doubt hes showing aggression but he does need to be able to have other people like vets or groomers touching him. I think he just needs socialitation |
Why did the vet tech just not let YOU hold Cupcake while giving the shots?? I'd be damned if they would take my baby out of the room and out of my eyesight while putting on a muzzle. I'm sorry - I don't even ever talk like this but that is just ridiculous. I agree - Cupcake and all pups need to get used to people touching them and socialized (which Cupcake might be lacking since being separated from his mommy dog at such an early age - this is why we all recommend staying with mom until 12 weeks of agee). However, a 13 week old tiny Yorkie can be handled without a friggin muzzle. Next time ask for another vet tech. Don't let them take your baby out of your eyesight in situations like that - I don't trust that at all. |
My vet would have NEVER done that! When I brought Tatiana in for her first appointment, she was really wiggly. After trying to calm her to listen to her heart, he handed her over to me and I held her while he listened to her heart. She just needed some comfort from me! My vets are awesome! They listen to my concerns, take the time to talk and admire my babies! I also express my opinion on shots, when and how often, they know, I will not leave my babies, overnight unless their is someone in attendance. I, personally would not go back to this vet! |
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I agree! I would look for a new vet. In fact, I probably would have grabbed my baby & left the office without getting the shots. Yes, dogs do need to be socialized, but I think that a muzzle is a bit extreme. He's a 13 week old little puppy! Wow. I'm actually angry after reading your post. Personally, I don't think what your vet did was acceptable. Poor Cupcake! |
He's a puppy for pete's sake! Puppy's don't show aggression, they want to play and not be confined! I would find another vet or if you are with a group, just ask to see a different vet when you make your next appointment. That vet has a lot to learn if he can't handle baby teeth nipping. I feel bad for you, your daughter and your puppy! |
I understand why you're upset! Maybe you could find a vet that has significant experience with small breeds? Our vet would muzzle himself before he'd muzzle P-Nut! |
OOOH NO that vet would have seen what aggression looked like as soon as she pulled out a muzzle and it would not have been from my puppies!! Of course a 13 week old puppy is going to squirm around heck I squirm if a stranger is poking and touching me :p |
Also, how is Cupcake doing? You said he was sleeping. How many shots did they give him? Keep an eye on him if they gave multiple shots, as sometimes these littles have reactions when given more than 1 shot at a time. Sorry - I should have asked that before but I was really way upset with what happened. |
He recieved 2 shots, his rabies and reg. vac.. I got him up about a half hour ago put he didn't want to play or eat, just drink and lay in my lap. He doesn't want to be held. I accidentally touched him where he had the shot and he wimpered and put his teeth on my skin but didn't bite down. I put him back in his play pin (which is right beside my chair) he went back to sleep but has now just woke up and is looking at me but not asking to come out. I am so upset. I don't want to ignore what "might" be a problem but i feel the problem was with the way the vet handled things. |
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Hopefully, he is just exhausted from the events of the day. I am sure he is sore. I'm really sorry you both had to go through such a horrible experience. :( |
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I had a bad experience with our first vet. Max was 13 weeks old and behaved perfectly during his first exam, endured multiple shots and a vaccine poured down his nose. The doctor then proceeded to demonstrate how to let him know who is boss. :eek: She forced him onto his back and grabbed his snout. We did not go back. Look for a new vet, one that both you and puppy will be comfortable with. |
When Jewels was a young pup and vaccinated she would be out of it for the day but the next day back to normal. |
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The vet who wanted to me know how to show Max who is boss (when he was behaving perfectly), had a lot of ideas that I don't support. I don't think she liked Yorkies. |
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