Happy Dog, Happy Vet!

By Dr. Marty Becker

When a dog named Happy comes in, don’t we owe her a Fear Free veterinary visit to live up to her name?

Fortunately, Happy and her owner, Deb, came to see me at North Idaho Animal Hospital, where my nurse, Michelle, and I made sure the 5-year-old dog’s tail kept wagging the whole time.

Happy came in because of sore hips. We gave Happy (I just love typing her name!) lots of treats during the exam, and I used my Class Two laser on her hips before Michelle used more treats to get her up on the lift table.

I made recommendations for Happy’s separation anxiety, and scheduled a return visit for radiographs of the hips and knees.

Another “Happy” day at work for this Fear Free veterinarian!

 

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