What Could be done with my dog who the vet says to be aggressive?
so i took my 85lb 11month old boxer/lab MoonRock to the vet to get his x-rays done because he was limping too much. MonRock n i had a really bad experience. the vet didnt even pet MoonRock inside the examination room and when he wanted to change collars on him to take him in, of course my dog refused (he usually doesnt do this). It looked like the vet was afraid of my dog, and he immediately asked the nurse to bring the muzzle- Which made MoonRock even more upset. The vet said "oh this is an agressive dog. this is a warning" and i just got so heated because MoonRock is the sweetest dog ever. everyone in my neighborhood loves him and he’s never acted this way. Personally i dont think it was moonrocks fault. So, MoonRock was still growling at him even though I was the one that had to palce it on him. Finally, the vet pulled him into the other room, and moonrock starts to fight back. He asked me to pet/hold him while he sedated him. I really didnt want to see that, but it happened so quick I couldnt even leave the room. When i come back to get the results, the vet says he has a "mild" hip displasia. He says he cant really tell now because its too early. so he prescribed deramaxx. I asked to get the x-ray taken home so i can get 2nd opinion but they insisted to keep them for records. It’s been like 5 days, and i still see my dog limping. Now, MoonRock barks for everything or anything! Ive never seen him so angry with his surroundings. He’s usually the sweet big pup that throws himself on the floor for anyone to pet him. Now he’s just growls at all the cars that pass by, or barks for any little noise he may hear from people that are taking walks outside. I don’t know what I should do about this. What do you think or suggest? Please help. Thanks
MoonRock is neutered and he is up to date with all ofhis vaccinations.
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Billy bob jr. :
Poor mondog, its not his fault. He is in pain
Any time a dog is in pain/scared they are put in fight or flight mode. Since your dog feels defensless because he can’t walk right. Thus taking out his flight. The only mode left is fight.
Take the dog to an different vet. That vet you went to sounds cold,mean,and only in it for the money.
Sooner the dog gets better sooner he will return to his sweet self. Good luck.