mylove – PlottingTheWay

HELP: Calling all pup parents!

Okay… I need some advice. As you all know, Mason HATES the vet. And I am really struggling with how to handle that situation. He is due for his shots that are needed for him to be boarded/go to doggie daycare. Plus his nails are desperately in need of a trim!

The problem with going to the vet is not only that Mason despises it, but that it is very expensive. Mason gets so anxious when we go to the vet he has to be put to sleep (which is very costly, about $400, because he is so big and they have to double dose him). So, as you can imagine we avoid going to the vet at all cost, but the time has come where it is needed.

I have considered using a mobile/ at home vet service, but this makes me nervous as well. I guess just because it is something new and I don’t know how Mason will react. I have heard good things about it from a friend who has used an “at home vet” service before. However, that is the only the account I have really heard of personally of someone using a mobile/at home vet service for their pup who has anxiety regarding the vet.

Have any of you all used a mobile/at home vet service before?!

I would love to hear about your experiences and any tips you may have for dog with anxiety regarding the vet. Please help!!

Dog Mom Tip # 23: Don’t be afraid to ask for help/advice regarding your pup. Sometimes we dog moms don’t have all the answers and need a little guidance from time to time.

Withdraws

As you all know, I HATE being without Mason. He is my comfort. Today is day 4 without him and I am having some serious withdraw issues. They were supposed to be replacing our sliding glass doors at our loft yesterday. So I met my mom Saturday afternoon with Mason so he did not have to be home during the construction.

I was so ready to get Mason back yesterday, however, because of the weather they had to reschedule replacing our doors to today. I had to spend another night without my baby cakes. I know they can’t help the weather and Mason of course enjoys being at my parents with Tessa, but I can’t help to feel selfish and want him back with me now haha

I am really trying hard to be patient, but it hard. Our house doesn’t feel like a home without Mason. I am missing him terribly, but I am going to have to wait till tonight to get him back. It is seriously crazy what a difference it makes not having Mason there… it changes my whole mood (in a not so good way). Luckily, Shawn has been extra snuggly to make up for Mason not being there with us 🙂

Do any of the rest of you all have separation anxiety from your pups? Or am I just a crazy dog mom?

Dog Mom Tip #22: It’s okay to be a crazy dog mom… they are our fur babies ♥

Report Card

I am happy to report this weekend was a success… for both Mason and myself! You all know how nervous I was about Mason getting boarded for the weekend. However, as soon as we arrived at For Paws Unleashed, almost all my fears disappeared.

My mom and I took Mason and Tessa together Friday morning. I thought it would make Mason feel more comfort to have Tessa by his side, and I was definitely right. As soon as we walked in, Mason was, of course, stuck to me like glue. He would not leave my side and I could tell he was suspicious about what was getting ready to happen. However, all the staff immediately came up to him and started loving on him making him feel right at home.

As we started to say our goodbyes and the staff began to take Mason and Tessa back, Mason started to resist. He kept trying to pull away from them and come back to me (this is so hard to see as a mom 🙁 ). I then asked if I could walk back with him to make the transition easier. The staff let me walk part of the way back until we got to the “staff only” area. Mason then walked straight through the door and didn’t even look back. My mom and I finished filling out the paper work and as we were walking out to leave, we could see Mason and Tessa outside already playing with their cousins Hank and Bennie! In that moment, my anxieties completely vanished and we were off to Norris Lake for a great weekend.

If you haven’t been to Norris Lake, you are definitely missing out! This was my first trip there and I can tell you it definitely won’t be my last. The lake was SO beautiful and clear, you could literally see 20 feet down. We spent the weekend hanging out with family, playing on the Lily Pad, fishing, hanging out at the Tiki bar and riding on inner tubes and boats! It was seriously a blast!

When we went to pick the pups up Monday morning, I was a little nervous to hear Masons’ report. The staff said Mason was un-trusting at first, but seeing them with Tessa and using her to lead Mason was a big help. He ended up warming right up, playing great in his play groups and having an awesome time.

I am just so thrilled with how this past weekend went. It could not have went better for both Mason and I. We faced our fears and I am not longer worried about traveling without Mason.

Dog Mom Tip # 20: Your pup reads and reacts off of your emotions, so be brave and don’t be afraid to face your fears.