1. Reasons why dogs are afraid to go to the hospital
1. They don’t like being controlled
Dogs are natural hunters and like to run and be free, because every time they go to the hospital for an examination, the dog will be held down on its limbs and body, which can easily make the dog nervous and afraid Emotions. And dogs are very smart. As long as they have experienced the same scene once or twice, when they enter the hospital, they will immediately want to run away in fear.
2. The smell of the hospital is pungent
Because the medical equipment and utensils need to be sterilized before they can be used, there is usually a smell of alcohol in the hospital. And the dog’s sense of smell is very sensitive, and the strong smell of alcohol can make the dog uncomfortable, so the dog often begins to struggle before entering the hospital.
3. There is a shadow on the hospital
If the dog has experienced injections, medicines, or something that causes body pain in the hospital, the dog will associate the hospital, the doctor with the pain , this situation is the same as the reason why children do not like to go to the hospital.
Second, what should I do if the dog is afraid of going to the hospital?
1. Reward the dog well
When the dog is afraid, it should be comforted. The most direct way is to give the dog a little food after the injection. Favorite snacks, and praise it in language and behavior, let the dog associate injections and medicine with some beautiful things, and help the dog eliminate the fear and resistance to the hospital.
2. Daily simulated desensitization
At home, the owner can imitate the actions of the hospital doctor when examining the dog, such as examining the dog’s ears, eyes, anus, etc. The dog gradually gets used to the contact so that when the dog goes to the hospital for a checkup, it is less resistant.
3. Accompanying the whole process
The owner who has lived with the dog for a long time is undoubtedly the person who can give the dog the most sense of security. Accompany the dog and comfort him in time when the dog is afraid, otherwise the dog may mistakenly think that he is rejected by the owner and is receiving some kind of punishment.
