Monday Mischief- A Doggy Hannibal Lector

On Friday afternoon/evening, Bruce had his annual wellness visit and blood work.  His appointments are always later in the day, because Les has to go with me.

Bruce has always been muzzled at the vet in the past, and I purchased a basket muzzle for us to have in the event of an emergency.

Upon arriving at the vet's office, Les and Bruce walked around, while I checked Bruce in.  We then put the muzzle on him.  He does resist it a little, but nothing too terrible.

It was cold out, so we went into the waiting area.

Claaarrricce...He looks like Hannibal Lector, we joke. 

Bruce was very good while we were waiting, and upon initially going into the examination room.  He sat or lay quietly, even after Dr. S came into the room.  Once she began her exam, his attitude changed, and everyone was grateful for the muzzle.  He can be a giant jerk.

Eventually his exam was finished, with the exception or oral exam and rectal temperature, which we don't have done on Bruce.  I assured the vet his teeth are shiny, white, and that his gums never appear inflamed. 

It took four people, including Les and I, for the vet to draw his blood.  It was sent for CBC and CMP, along with a heartworm test.  (We got the call Saturday morning that everything came back perfect.)

His exam was finished.  Les took him outside briefly, and removed the muzzle.  Dr. S told me Bruce could stand to lose 3-6 lbs.  I have not told Bruce this yet...

Due to the temperature, and the empty waiting area, Les and Bruce came back inside.  Bruce was all smiles, waiting for me to check us out and pay.