First visit to new vet

CurlySue2017

Our dog has allergy problems and we need to take her to the vet to get some more medicated shampoo which is prescription only.

However we have recently registered with this new vet so she hasn't visited before and when making the appointment, they have said that we won't be able to go in with her.  She is quite a nervous dog and I'm worried about her going in by herself as this is the first time she has visited.

Do you knowledgable people think that I'm worrying over nothing?  I have anxiety so things like this tend to bother me and seem like mountains rather than molehills - I'm just after some thoughts on what you would do please.

Thank you

bradders1983

Our 12 week old puppy recently had to go in to the vets to have her 2nd jabs. On her own. Handed her over on the doorstep after a 10min in chat on the phone whilst we were sat in the car with her.  

Wasnt overly happy but I suppose this is the way of life now.

elsien

CurlySue2017 said:

Our dog has allergy problems and we need to take her to the vet to get some more medicated shampoo which is prescription only.

However we have recently registered with this new vet so she hasn't visited before and when making the appointment, they have said that we won't be able to go in with her.  She is quite a nervous dog and I'm worried about her going in by herself as this is the first time she has visited.

Do you knowledgable people think that I'm worrying over nothing?  I have anxiety so things like this tend to bother me and seem like mountains rather than molehills - I'm just after some thoughts on what you would do please.

Thank you

I would usually acclimatise a dog to the vet by going in and sitting there while the nurse feeds them treats when they didn't have an appointment,  just to get them used to the environment. 
Sadly, that's not an option at the moment. But you could ask them what they plan to do to make it as positive an experience as possible for your dog, and take it from there.  And plan how to not show your concern when you do the handover because if you are worried then your dog will be too. 
Having said that, if all they're doing is checking the skin and there's no injections or anything, if they're a good vet and give positive reinforcement your dog should be fine. 

CurlySue2017

Thank you both for your replies.

The vet did say that it will just be a quick check over, a general health check really because she hasn't been to them before, so there won't be anything like injections or anything like that.  They were very helpful and re-assuring when I spoke to them so I have no doubt they will be gentle with her, fingers crossed!

Now I have to work on my plan for staying calm

sheramber

You could ask them to treat her in the car park. There are vets doing that , especially for dogs who would be distressed by being taken in on their own. 

Fortunately, my new vet is allowed one person to go in with the  dog.