[Dailydrool] Muzzling at the vet's

[Pamela McQuade]

I always tell vets and groomers that I have no problem with their putting a muzzle on my hounds. Better that everyone is safe. And there have been plenty of times that I've been glad I told them that. Muzzles aren't a sure cure, since one of my vet's techs told met dogs can still get you, even with a muzzle, but anything that keeps people safe is worth trying.
 
Last week I took Dexter in because he had diarrhea. Of course, I didn't manage to get a sample, so the vet had to use a big Q-tip to get one. I had told them they didn't need to muzzle my mushy boy, but when that thing went in, it was a big surprise to him. I still don't think he would have bitten, but it was a good thing he had the muzzle, just in case. I like the people at my vet's, and I know how much a bit can hurt, so better the muzzle than the pain.
 
Those people who refuse to have their dog suffer an indignity for a few minutes in order to keep people safe are pretty clueless. How'd they feel if they were on the other side of the examining table?
Pam, food slave to the Dashing Bassets