Hello, my 13yr old springer x bc has to have bloodwork and chest x-rays to see if something is wrong with his heart as he gags a lot but w/o throwing anything up. Anyway, we got him in at a time where we dont have to leave him,(we insisted) but I was wondering are owners allowed to stay with the dog while hes getting his x-rays or is this just completely crazy? Im just worried as the vet stresses him out, its the only thing besides the car in the world that stresses him, hes a super chill dog. I just have had vets be rough on my other dog and am really overprotective. Would it be weird to ask to stay with him? thanks!
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My vet has let me help hold the dogs in position during past x-rays.
I don't think it is weird to ask for something routine.
All they can say is no. Then you can stay and let them do what they want or go elsewhere.
It would be common courtesy to find out before the actual visit, though.
I agree completely. Call before hand and ask for the vet to return your call. Explain your concerns and give them the opportunity to say "notta problem" or give you the opportunity to search out another facility if needed. Even if the vet says no, in speaking personally with him/her you may find yourself comfortable enough with the explanation as to why not, or it will confirm your instincts that you need to look elsewhere.
I think the OP asked about staying with the dog, not necessarily restraining it during procedures. I never allow a vet to take my dogs "out back" without me, but unless asked I leave the actual handling to the vet techs. Actually, over the years kind vet technicians have shown me a trick of two and I have gotten more useful at it, plus I have a great relationship with my current vet who knows me and my dogs well, and often asks me to hold a head or leg or whatever.
But I think there is an important distinction between staying with your dog (which IMO should never be an issue - if it is, find another vet) and trying to help with restraint. Let the professionals do it, under your watchful eye.
It really depends on the people. Some dogs were fine with their owners present, but there are some that absolutely need to be removed from "mamma" or "daddy-kins" or they remain a real boogersnot. Perfectly well-behaved w/o owners present.
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I got Max who will not let a stranger touch him, esp the vet. he's getting better but the last two vets, said "You go ahead and do it" That's also including re inserting a catheter. My other three are a lot more manageable. I guess it would be a case by case basis
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