Call ahead to explain your situation to the vet staff and ask if they may have a separate door you can enter and exit through or if they have any other things in place to accommodate your dog's special needs. Don't feel embarrassed. Dog aggression at vet clinics is fairly common.
Why is my dog aggressive towards the vet?
Aggressive behaviors toward strangers in a veterinary situation should not be mislabeled dominance or status related aggression. Most dogs that are aggressive at the veterinary office are exhibiting fear related aggression.
How do vets sedate an aggressive dog?
The combination of gabapentin and acepromazine is often very effective in the aggressive and/or fearful patient, allowing one to safely muzzle, place an E-collar, or administer additional IM sedation without causing large undue stress to the dog or hospital staff.
Should I take my dog to the vet for aggression?
All dogs need regular veterinary care, so it's important to take a few precautions when scheduling, arriving, waiting and leaving a vet's office with your aggressive dog.
What is the most common cause of aggression in dogs?
Fear is the most common reason for dogs to behave aggressively toward other dogs. Fear-based behavior often occurs through a lack of proper socialization, past negative experiences with other dogs, or abuse at the hands of previous owners.
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