Last week I took Coco to the vet. In order to cause the least amount of stress for her (and me!), I booked the last appointment of the day, 7:40 PM. Coco got her walk and her dinner, and a little rescue remedy before we headed out to see her doctor. I got together an armory: a treat bag, her hedge hog, and her football. I wasn't going to be defeated by the vet, this time!
So, we walked in and had a few dog confrontations. Coco started barking, but with treats, asking her for tricks, and squeaks from hedgehog, I was able to stop her from reaching "level 10: the red eye". She charmed everyone there, by the way, from the receptionists to the vet techs, to her doctor who called her, "the best part" of her day! Coco's vet was amazing; she gave her lots of treats and told me that it didn't matter that Coco hated other dogs. She said that French Bulldogs weren't typically social with other dogs and that Coco was such a sweetie that I should stop worrying about it. Well, you can imagine how happy that made me. A stranger seeing Coco the way that I do, as wonderful!
Coco got shots and weighed and such. She's in good health. Apparently, she has contact dermatitis on her paws! She's been licking them like crazy since the spring, but I guess she is allergic to grass and not licking because she is being naughty. The vet prescribed an oatmeal shampoo and lotion for her paws which doesn't really help but doesn't hurt either. The lotion is Resicort and the shampoo is Epi-soothe. Needless to say, my dog's hair routine now costs more than mine.
So, we walked in and had a few dog confrontations. Coco started barking, but with treats, asking her for tricks, and squeaks from hedgehog, I was able to stop her from reaching "level 10: the red eye". She charmed everyone there, by the way, from the receptionists to the vet techs, to her doctor who called her, "the best part" of her day! Coco's vet was amazing; she gave her lots of treats and told me that it didn't matter that Coco hated other dogs. She said that French Bulldogs weren't typically social with other dogs and that Coco was such a sweetie that I should stop worrying about it. Well, you can imagine how happy that made me. A stranger seeing Coco the way that I do, as wonderful!
Coco got shots and weighed and such. She's in good health. Apparently, she has contact dermatitis on her paws! She's been licking them like crazy since the spring, but I guess she is allergic to grass and not licking because she is being naughty. The vet prescribed an oatmeal shampoo and lotion for her paws which doesn't really help but doesn't hurt either. The lotion is Resicort and the shampoo is Epi-soothe. Needless to say, my dog's hair routine now costs more than mine.
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n other news, Miguel and I went shopping for my birthday! It was wicked fun, and part of my present was to get Coco a present. I ordered her a Puppia harness from the French Bulldog Rescue Network. Here is a picture of two Frenchies from the Resuce network in their Puppia harnesses; I can only imagine it will be fun to see if it works! Coco is a big puller, but she's been pretty calm, lately, so maybe this is her chance to shine. Her other harness that we got for her Rowdy Rover class never did fit too well. I use it occassionally for vet trips since it's easier to deal with in the car then her usual lead. I'm hoping that since FBRN endorses this produce that it will stay on better than a traditional harness.
n other news, Miguel and I went shopping for my birthday! It was wicked fun, and part of my present was to get Coco a present. I ordered her a Puppia harness from the French Bulldog Rescue Network. Here is a picture of two Frenchies from the Resuce network in their Puppia harnesses; I can only imagine it will be fun to see if it works! Coco is a big puller, but she's been pretty calm, lately, so maybe this is her chance to shine. Her other harness that we got for her Rowdy Rover class never did fit too well. I use it occassionally for vet trips since it's easier to deal with in the car then her usual lead. I'm hoping that since FBRN endorses this produce that it will stay on better than a traditional harness.
2 comments:
Sounds like Coco is doing well! And Happy Birthday!!! Hope it was fun.
I think Coco will love the Puppia harness. I had one for Deuce and he chewed it up before we had a chance for him to use it more than once. They're so soft and plush.
Joyce
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