Chester and Noah went to the vet for their annual exam and shots. They had an emergency so we were waiting a while, but the boys were awesome - well-behaved and mostly quiet. Chester got excited every time he saw any of the employees as I worked there with the kennel staff before the main building exploded. He had to make sure everyone said hello to him 
Chester was all set except for lepto/lyme and his blood test. Everything with him was fine except his behavior...and I warned the vet tech and dr. about it (this was his first visit to the vet as last year the building exploded and he was scheduled for shots 2 weeks later). Nikki had to hold him so tight for his shot because he was trying so hard to get away. She remarked how strong he is lol...22.2 lbs of muscle. They managed to get the blood and shot then he ran and hid by my side.
Noah, being more shy and this being his first vet visit with me, was so well behaved...I was so proud. He does have a slight heart murmur, which Dr. McMorrow said should not bother him as it is on a certain side. I said it doesn't seem to affect him at all. I have seen no signs of being tired or short of breath or anything like that. He has also been "exposed" to lyme disease, which had to have happened before I got him as he has not had a tick on him due to the cold winter. The bloodwork was being sent out to see the degree and hopefully we'll only have to put him on antibiotics for a while. But they were both so impressed with him. Not a peep out of him and he even gave the vet kisses while she was listening to his heartbeat. They did the shots on the floor in the office and Noah also jumped in Nikki's lap and gave her kisses.
Dr. McMorrow was very impressed with the boys' teeth...no need for a dental, YAY! So, brush, brush, brush your pup's teeth! Spend a little now to save a lot later  ...and if they are yellowing or brown, you can scale them yourself to get them in good condition as that is what I did for Noah. Dr. McMorrow was very impressed that Noah allowed me to do that not only when he was awake but when he was very new to me.
By the end of the visit, Dr. McMorrow had Chester all happy again and Noah feeling much more comfortable as he is shy. She did notice a big difference from the only other time she had met Noah and commented on how well he was coming along. So, my deduction is that he was mistreated at his previous owner's and I think he was also physically abused as well as having basic training such as sit/stay ignored. He has gained a lot of confidence since becoming Chester's brother and in less than 4 months has learned sit, stay, paw, down, off, kiss, come (he knew this but not well). They both got bully sticks after and the whole trip is nearly forgotten...Noah is just a bit sore where he got his rabies & distemper shots. |