how to tell clients that their pet needs meds without upsetting them?
i worked as a vet assistant before i started pet sitting, so i know a little bit about pain from arthritis. the dog i am pet sitting is senior and usually gets a monthly shot for it. owner decided not to take the dog to the vet before leaving it to me. she left the dog with long nails, smelling bad and without the shot. dog is clearly in pain and needs to go to the vet. it’s a senior dog and she also has another younger puppy that she took with her. i know that this might sound rude, but i hate it when they pay attention more to one pet compared to the other- especially the younger one.
it’s like they completely forget about their senior dog and think that it’s ok to leave it in distress and pain. i’m trying to do whatever i can to help the dog for now, but there is not much i can do without the owner’s consent. i was thinking of giving it a bath at least and trimming the nails.