So about a month ago, Theo had his yearly checkup and shots. He was suppose to get 3 shots, a nasal shot, and blood work. None of it happened. We started by looking (or should I say, trying to look) at his ears. We had to muzzle him and it still didn’t go well. We had given him some treats previously to putting the muzzle on, and he got so worked up that he threw up - with the muzzle on, and then more when we took the muzzle off.
That was that. Since he was so worked up, we ended the visit and went out to dinner. We are so lucky that our vet is also a good friend, so we always end up hanging out afterwards.
Today was the 2nd try and we also gave him Xanax to help calm him down. I’m not sure if it helped or not. We did get the 3 shots in and decided to pass on the heartworm check since we are deligent at giving him his meds. The nasal shot didn’t go as planned. He was on to us. We decided to let us try to give him the shot after they left - thinking he would calm down and we would be able to get the syringe at least close to his nose.
It didn’t get any easier. He still gave us a hard time, but we think we got the medicine in. Not sure how much, but hopefully at least enough. It’s for kennel cough, which is an optional shot anyway. It just is dependent on if you board your dog.
Poor pup is sore in the shot area and is restless. Dan has touched his back where the shots were given (not even thinking about it) and he’s yelped.
It’s bedtime now, so hopefully, he’ll sleep and feel better tomorrow.
(and their human parents)
This blog started as The adventures of a D.I.N.K. family where the two "kids" are four legged and how we are going to retire early. Now it's a 1 income, 1 entrepreneur, and 1 pup getting closer and closer to retirement.
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