Jacks Trip To The Vet
Jack took a little trip to the vet last week. Just for his yearly checkup. Usually he doesnt get nervous when we take him in the car, because he is so used to going over to Nanas house. He doesnt usually get nervous until we try to get him out of the car at the vets office (or the groomers). But he must have sensed what was up, because on this particular day, he was shaking from the minute he got in the car. When we got to the vets office, the lady at the front desk actually commented on how badly he was shaking. Poor little guy. And It was only made worse when I realized I forgot something in the car. We went back to the car and he quickly jumped back in…thinking he was safe….only to be pulled back to the vets!
Our vet is a very nice lady who senses that Jack is a very shy, timid, pup…so she showers him with lots of love and attention, rather than jumping right into the checkup, shots and what not. She always says that he has an especially nice temperament and calls him a “good pup”. He didnt even make a peep when given his two shots, one for lyme and one for distemper. She also took blood from his front paw to check for heartworm. He isnt up for his next rabies shot until next year. (And our town actually does rabies vaccines for free every November at the fire house).
Jack was 11.8 pounds at last years checkup…and this year he was 12.6 The vet said that he is a good weight…but it wouldnt hurt if he lost the point 6. It should be a little easier getting him to run around outsisde, now that the weather is starting to warm up.
