A Wonderful Vet Treats Two Service Dogs In Malaysia

Monday, September 13, 2010

DATELINE SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR: 

All smiles with the visit

MY BOYS least expected that a morning ride in the car would end them up at the veterinarian.

It was for reasons that I couldn't divulge to them: their yearly vaccine boosters and routine check-ups. 

Biman III, my six-year old German Shepherd Dog, was the first to suspect that something was fishy when we arrived at the government veterinarian clinic instead of the park or a disabled friend's home destinations that rides in my car with them often end up in. 

He started letting out howls of protest the minute he spotted some of the other nervous four-footed patients dragging their flustered owners on the leash out of the clinic. 

At first an unsure Soo

But the GSD knows that there was no use barking when it comes to me. 

A muzzle firmly across his face (to keep him from snapping at other dogs) and his favourite leash did the trick. There was no use fighting it.

Soo relishing Dr Thiba's touch

I led him into the clinic. 

Soo, my 12-year Golden Retriever was handled by a volunteer behind me. 

Fortunately for us, there were very few people - and other animals - around.

Biman hopped onto the weighing scale without much coaxing. 

Dr Thiba Rajoo, who is a strong supporter of Petpositive, did all the checking. She was marvelous with the canines and they really loved her.

She discovered that Biman had a fungal problem. A prescription of daily dressings with cream treatment on his ear was issued. 

Soo was alright; except for some excessive wax buildup on his ears. Dr Thiba went to work straightaway to clear it up. 
The procedure which required some canine ear cleaning liquid with cotton swabs took a good 15 minutes.

After that, both the boys were given their annual shots before we were let off. 

I had to distract Biman by talking about his favourite things like going for a walk or mentioning a pussycat to calm him down as Dr Thiba expertly injected the vaccination.  

Biman was all fours - and like a lightning - back to the car when it was time to go. He lept into the back seat the second the door was opened. 

Soo, on the other hand, needed help to get in because of his old age. 

We were home in no time. 

Biman darted into his favourite cool and quiet spot in my room to finish off his morning nap that was rudely interrupted by me that day. 

Soo downed nearly half a pail of water from the thirst he suffered on his way to the vet and back. 

It is wonderful how dogs have their uncanny way of keeping you occupied and happy with their wonderful antics.

With them around - and vets like Dr Thiba, what's there to worry about? 


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