Mom of Tucker
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- Jun 22, 2015
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- Country
- United States
- Bulldog(s) Names
- Sophie (2015), Jasper (2020), Tucker (2015-2020)
Tucker is scheduled to be neutered on the 16th. Yes, I am having anxiety, as he has never had anything invasive done, but I have meds to take. I worry about him being scared, and what makes it worse is that I worry he will not trust me after I have taken him there and left him for the surgery. Fortunately, I will get to pick him up later in the day, but I will be on pins and needles until I do.
Last week, I took Tucker to the vet (not the one performing the neutering), just to have his cherry eye examined. Poor Tucker was so scared that his back legs were trembling. I tried reassuring him, but he was still afraid. I even had Sophie with us, and she was so excited to be there, as she loves running into other dogs there. She thinks all dogs love her, lol.
Anything to suggest for Tucker's vet anxiety? Is there something I could ask the vet for, in order to relax him prior to arriving? We have over an hour drive there, and Tucker gets antsy in the car for long trips, as it is. even though he is almost 8 months old, I got him when he was 4 months old, and he has a few quirks that I think came from his earlier months. He has fears of some things that are just unfounded. My poor baby.
Last week, I took Tucker to the vet (not the one performing the neutering), just to have his cherry eye examined. Poor Tucker was so scared that his back legs were trembling. I tried reassuring him, but he was still afraid. I even had Sophie with us, and she was so excited to be there, as she loves running into other dogs there. She thinks all dogs love her, lol.
Anything to suggest for Tucker's vet anxiety? Is there something I could ask the vet for, in order to relax him prior to arriving? We have over an hour drive there, and Tucker gets antsy in the car for long trips, as it is. even though he is almost 8 months old, I got him when he was 4 months old, and he has a few quirks that I think came from his earlier months. He has fears of some things that are just unfounded. My poor baby.