Wondering how your vet examines your dog? We use to use a vet that would squat down to Remy's level to do his exams. It was great! We only left that place because they were extremely tough to get into, if not scheduled far enough in advanced...
Our current vet wants all dogs to stand on a table. They would also like the owner to pick them up. Which I totally can't do. I asked for help the last few visits but sense an annoyance. Once the vet actually just grabbed Remy by his collar to lift him up. I was so mad, actually still upsets me thinking about it.
If my husband takes Remy, he can totally lift him on his own. But he can't always do the appointments.
I called today to see if the office has steps or something a dog can use to get up on their tables (the tables are non motorized). They said no. I said that we have to be gentle with Remy he is still early post op but coming up on being due for his yearly shots. The receptionist said oh we can help lift him. My response was yeah well I haven't been impressed by the help of lifting him, especially when it's by the collar.
I am thinking about looking for a new vet for this reason alone.
What about your vet, table or no table?