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My Vet doesn't have separate rooms either. I think it's a great idea. When I had Blue I always went in to see what was there. I would leave him in the car until it was my turn. Then I could just walk right in. When I left I would put him in the car then go back and pay. He was the softest lump going but I couldn't relay on other dog owners to control there dogs. I have in the past seen dogs go for other dogs or cats, truly disgusting on the owners part. Sorry you had such a bad experiance Charlie and hope Bernard is none the worse for it. |
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100% agree with you Charlie - she was unreasonable. What a good idea though to have separate areas for dogs! |
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My vets refurbed a few years ago and created a completely separate area for cats. All dogs and other small furries have their own waiting area. They also have separate operating theatres and recovery areas for cats. I think cats are a big part of their business. I always used to come away with bad asthma when I was in a shared area, being allergic to dogs (as well as being a bit frightened of them). So going to the vets is now a much more positive experience both for the cats and for me  It is a shame that many dog owners actually seem to take pleasure from their pets' harrassment of other people and/or pets. |
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Totally unacceptable! When I take my dogs to the vets, after the consultation, I put them in the car then go back in to pay.That was ridiculous allowing her dog to frighten Bernard.....  |
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What an unpleasant experience for you and Bernard, Charlie! Irresponsible is the right word for that woman, and others who don't control their dogs. My vet doesn't have a separate waiting room; wish they did! When Leia was there in December and broke out of her carrier there were 5 or 6 dogs waiting...all leashed, thank God, but a very scary experience nonetheless ; she was already terrified and the mad barking didn't help! |
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I'm glad I'm not the only one it happens too!! Thanks for all your support, guys.  Bernard is a big strong man - thank goodness - but the dog owner didn't know that  I just hope I don't have to cross her path again....... |
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What a horrible ordeal for you and your little man! If that was at our vets where I am a VN, I would have had a few words to say to the girl with her dog  At our practice, we have a large waiting area which is split into 2 sections by a large food stand, creating a seperate cat/small animal and dog waiting areas. The cat waiting area is provided with a table so that carriers can be placed off of the floor. Although our reception desk is situated by the cat waiting area, we ask that all owners tether their dogs to our dog parking areas, or place dogs in the car before paying so as not to upset the cats. We also have seperate wards for dogs and cats for our in-patients. The kennels in the cat ward are also only along one wall so that no cats are facing each other, thus minimising stress and spreading of infections. We have a seperate operating theatre and provide hooded beds for nervous cats that wish to hide away. |
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