Have been trying all the above through the last year. As soon as we get to the drive to the vets she freaks.
Well - we went yesterday and as soon as she heard vets (very deep - hadn't noticed before) voice she crawled under my chair in waiting room and pretended she wasn't there.
We were called in and she went and sat on scales - but as soon as vet came over to read weight, she went and hid in corner - yep we saw her!
Vet decided after a few checke that she looked in good health - she has lost 3 kg and is now 27 kg - was 33 at poorliest - and looking the picture of health. All she needed was yearly jabs and OK to go - he said we will delay blood test so that she doesn't hate him and reminded me that she had cried - she REALLY cried one time.
So - all in all a good visit to vets and he gave her a treat - he hadn't ever before so expect she loves him now!!!
PHEW!