Well the dog bit the groomer today. I have stated before that he just goes berserk when he gets groomed, for no reason we know of. He is 13 and has been groomed once a month for his entire life. This groomer is the only one left who is willing to put up with him. As soon as he is brushed and his nails done, he is fine with the bath, clippers, everything, but to start, he is like a wild animal. He is also getting confused more often around here. He has been blind for at least 5 years now. But, his overall health is good. We seriously talked about euthanasia today if the groomer refused to deal with him again, and him being around the grandkids, but he has been good with them before, and they are very good with him.
We seriously talked to the groomer to see if she will keep grooming him and she knows she is his last resort. It was a very sad conversation for us. She said she would do him forever, needs more money (well worth it) because he takes three times longer than a normal dog. So that hurdle is over. She is a gem.
I have also decided to try getting a tranquilizer for him for grooming day. We have avoided this, but might help. So, that decision does not have to be made now. I would not put him to sleep because it costs a little more only if he was unhappy and more dangerous. We know the time is getting close, but it won't be right now.
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