It’s a familiar scene: dogs howling or needing to be literally dragged into the office of an animal hospital in Bowie or elsewhere. Dogs are supposed to hate going to the vet, right? Not necessarily. There are things a caring owner can do to make help a dog not get so upset and even look forward to seeing the vet.
Make Sure Your Dog Is Not Carsick
It is normal for puppies to be prone to carsickness. Most dogs grow out of this but not all of them do. If your dog always gets sick with all car rides, talk to your vet about using medication to combat motion sickness. Also, avoid taking your dog for car trips just after he or she has eaten.
Take a Fun Trip to the Vet
Take your dog to the animal hospital Bowie or elsewhere on a day when they are not busy, and your dog does not need medical treatment. Let your dog sniff around and go inside to be given a treat by the office staff, if possible. Take your time. Then go to a fun place like the park or, if the dog is upset, go right home. Repeat this process when you can.
The Least You Need to Know
Taking short, fun trips to the veterinary office will help your dog lessen his or her fear of the veterinarian. If you still have questions that have not been covered in this article about getting your dog used to an animal hospital in Bowie and elsewhere contact Gambrills Veterinary Center.
