Looking for vet that's good with dogs w/ anxiety I know there's a few threads about local vets but I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a vet that is especially good with dogs with anxiety and some behavior issues (reactivity to other animals). Specifically, a vet who is patient and calm when my dog gets nervous to see you and acts out (nearly every vet visit ends in a muzzle). He has never been aggressive toward humans in any other context.
I had one vet I liked enough, but the cats that live in the lobby did not help my dog stay calm and I have moved farther away.
Bonus points if there's strategic entry and exit points. He will bark at dogs in the waiting room. The less dogs he has to interact with, the better until I have the budget for training.
The last time we went to the vet (one of those over night clinics) went terribly so I'm not looking forward to it either.
I live in the Central Phoenix/Arcadia area.
jmoriarty replied:
We use [Blue Cross Veterinary](http://www.bluecrossvetltd.com/) in Phoenix. Not exactly what you describe, but in that direction. They have separate rooms for dogs and cats, for example. One of our dogs has extreme vet anxiety, to the point where we have to give him a sedative before any planned visit. We hate it, but less stressful on him and everyone else in the end. Something else to consider.
Need good, trustworthy vet open near Arcadia area of Phoenix - friend of ours dog.
Vomiting bile throughout the day, constantly trying to urinate, and shaking just started. Who is open that you know and trust ?
Kathy W. replied:
We've been to the VCA 1648 n country club, Mesa. They have literally been life savers for our pets. Regular hour vet, Blue Cross on 40 th st at Indian school. I have been going there for 30 years and love them. 602-955-5980.