On March 18 2008, 8:03 PM, amazincc wrote:The actual procedure takes only a couple of minutes, I think... then it takes a couple of days to get the results (they will put a rush on it) even though Dr. Correa can read the slides herself to get an idea of what we might be dealing with.
Mick was a trooper... she actually examined him from head to toe for the first time ever (w/me still somewhat restraining him, of course) - and we could tell that he was terrified, but he let it happen.
On March 18 2008, 8:19 PM, amazincc wrote:What did I do differently...
1. We've been "practicing" the dead command (I know - not the best term... but it works) as well as the restraint at home, on a daily basis, 4-5 times a day for periods of 5-15 minutes.
2. I let Mick choose where to lay down on his own today instead of flipping him to speed up the process, like I usually do.
3. When he started moaning, groaning and shaking... I pretty much completely ignored him and carried on a conversation w/the vet techs.
4. I made him wait for a command to "get up" before releasing him... usually he just bolts upright as soon as he thinks he's done.
5. I've been making him wear the muzzle at home for short periods of time during the day, since that seems to cause him a lot of anxiety at the vet.
You think that had something to do w/his behavior today?
On March 18 2008, 8:23 PM, iluvk9 wrote:I will continue to keep Mick in my prayers, Christine. Never give up hope or the power of positive thinking.
On March 18 2008, 9:32 PM, madremissy wrote:On March 18 2008, 8:23 PM, iluvk9 wrote:I will continue to keep Mick in my prayers, Christine. Never give up hope or the power of positive thinking.
Nope, net ever. Remember
Faith-that Mickers is strong and knows you are doing what is best
Hope-we always have to have hope
Love-He is so full of love and love surrounds him
I have nothing but goods thoughts and prayers for you both.
I am so proud of him for today.
Start thinking hard about marinating those shoes.
On March 18 2008, 8:19 PM, amazincc wrote:What did I do differently...
1. We've been "practicing" the dead command (I know - not the best term... but it works) as well as the restraint at home, on a daily basis, 4-5 times a day for periods of 5-15 minutes.
2. I let Mick choose where to lay down on his own today instead of flipping him to speed up the process, like I usually do.
3. When he started moaning, groaning and shaking... I pretty much completely ignored him and carried on a conversation w/the vet techs.
4. I made him wait for a command to "get up" before releasing him... usually he just bolts upright as soon as he thinks he's done.
5. I've been making him wear the muzzle at home for short periods of time during the day, since that seems to cause him a lot of anxiety at the vet.
You think that had something to do w/his behavior today?
He also wagged his tail a tiny bit when Dr. Correa examined him... usually it's tucked way under his belly. I wouldn't say they are friends, but he tolerated it better than he ever has before.
Yeah, the needle aspiration is like a biopsy... they examine whatever fluid/stuff they find.
He also wagged his tail a tiny bit when Dr. Correa examined him... usually it's tucked way under his belly. I wouldn't say they are friends, but he tolerated it better than he ever has before.
On March 18 2008, 10:42 PM, amazincc wrote:Hmmm... Heather... I doubt that...
This is how it went...
Dr.:" Do you think Mick will let me examine him today?"
Me:" We can try..."
She's feeling his nodes, touching here and there...
Dr.:" Wow... he is being really good about it today!"
Me:" I know! Even though I don't think he'll ever be your best friend... but at least he's not going crazy..."
Dr.:" Well... he doesn't WANT or NEED a best friend... he already has you!"
Mick wags his tail...
Talk about perfect timing.
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