[Dailydrool] Muzzles at the Vet

[Diane Surman]

I thought it was interesting when I read the post from Bev about muzzling 
your dogs at the vet.  Just today I had my one Basset at the vet for a very 
badly infected anal gland. I knew she was not going to be a happy camper 
when he started messing around with her butt, so I told him flat out, before 
you start messing with her, put a muzzle on her. I wanted to keep everyone 
safe.  The vet tech that was holding her said she appreciated my gesture. I 
don't understand why owners make such a big deal about muzzling for a few 
minutes of safety.  Once the dog bites, you can't ever take it back and then 
that dog is marked a biter.  Better to walk out of the vet with a smile on 
your face then wondering what's going to happen next because your dog just 
bit someone.

Diane