Sedation is Only For the Dog or Cat So they're More Comfortable - Veterinarians near me Marietta Georgia Dr Erik Johnson

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Rec Sedate:

Recommending Sedation for a pet that's obviously having a scary time going places and being handled medically.

Sedatives: Mostly for the dog.
ANY really "git 'er' done" vet can see dogs like these without sedation, and they'll proudly tell you so:
"Dr Johnson might need 'em sedated, by I kin handle *ANY* dog straight up. Ain't no dog can't be held down by ME and my staff."

But what they actually MEAN is a 'Rabies-pole-and-a-headlock' and that is trauamatizing. And unnecessary because we have a "Vodka Tonic" in pill form. (Acepromazine, Trazadone (or both hahaha!))
So I'm saying: "I can't see this dog without sedation because I'm *NOT* gonna "Rabies pole and headlock" your dog."
It'll take 2-3 hours to kick in fully. No point giving it and zipping over here 30 minutes to an hour later.
And I'll be quite specific about whether or not your pet would benefit, or whether you pet HAS to be sedated before I'll mess with it again. There are some dogs where it's just cruel to put them through stuff with terror in their eyes.

ALTERNATE:
________ would love a Trazadone or Valium before coming in. I see such sweet hearts, some will pull on their lead to see us. THEN - when some of them get on the table and a needle comes out, they panic. That's not very rare. People do that, too. If you wanna get a Trazadone or Valium or something for 'em before next visit just let me know and I'll drop one in a bottle or send it. They can 'drift' through their appointment with an amused half-smile on their face. Doc
PS: My dog Ajax has anxieties, and even if I wasn't his Vet I'd give him a happy pill no matter what was going on when he went to the Vet. Why should he experience every single thing with full-on-acuity? Nah I take pills to fly, he can have a pill to get a needle.

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Something else I found for my dog "Ajax" that's cool:

Sporn Dog Halter STOPS "pulling and tugging" NOW. (Link)

This is what I use now, with my dog Ajax. I used to use the Gentle Leader, but I didn't like including his face in the thing. Now, this just goes around his chest and he DOES NOT PULL ANY MORE. It's great! Amazon.com has it.

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