This morning was the morning I had to leave Brody at the vet for the day for his first dose of Heartworm meds. He will then be on Heartguard for 6 months to weaken the worms, then in June will go in and spend 3 days with the vet for the final treatment.
It was so hard bringing him in this morning knowing I had to leave him
Brody normally wears a harness when he goes out because with the shape of his head and neck he easily slips out of a collar. This morning I put his collar on him for the vet, I thought it would be less stressful for him because he hates the harness and gets upset when wearing it. BIG MISTAKE! As soon as we were walking in there was a woman walking out. Brody wanted to socialize with her and so he walked her way (opposite of me) and slipped out of his collar. He made a run for the busy road in front of the vets office. I was terrified. I was so scared he was going to be hit by a car. I kept calling him but he was trying to play and wanted me to chase him. I was finally able to get him to stop by saying in a firm tone "Brody Stay" and pointing at him. He rolled over on his back and stuck his legs in the air
I picked him up and cuddled with him, I was so upset. There were 2 vet techs and the lady from the front desk outside trying to get him as well. I bet they think I am a terrible mommy for not having his harness on
Poor Brody, he looked so sad when I left him. I can't wait to pick him back up this afternoon.
It was so hard bringing him in this morning knowing I had to leave him
Brody normally wears a harness when he goes out because with the shape of his head and neck he easily slips out of a collar. This morning I put his collar on him for the vet, I thought it would be less stressful for him because he hates the harness and gets upset when wearing it. BIG MISTAKE! As soon as we were walking in there was a woman walking out. Brody wanted to socialize with her and so he walked her way (opposite of me) and slipped out of his collar. He made a run for the busy road in front of the vets office. I was terrified. I was so scared he was going to be hit by a car. I kept calling him but he was trying to play and wanted me to chase him. I was finally able to get him to stop by saying in a firm tone "Brody Stay" and pointing at him. He rolled over on his back and stuck his legs in the air
Poor Brody, he looked so sad when I left him. I can't wait to pick him back up this afternoon.