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March 1, 2024

Recover DogCover

Positive social connections are known to improve human health, so might this be true for dogs as well? Like us, dogs experience the same surge of stress-reducing oxytocin during canine-human interactions.
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January 29, 2024

Fear Free Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Guidelines

The contemporary use of ultrasound in veterinary medicine has evolved from its inception solely as a referral tool for use by specialty veterinarians to a practical and useful diagnostic tool in general practice and emergency medicine. Veterinarians and staff should be prepared to explain the purpose and procedures involved in point of care ultrasound (POCUS) as well as possible pros and cons to pet parents.
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January 23, 2024

Managing Patients with High Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: When Clients Refuse Your Recommendations

A four-part “from the trenches” series, written by a Fear Free veterinarian for Fear Free veterinary professionals. This is Part Four of a four-part series on helping Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professionals handle patients with high levels of FAS and communicate with their owners.
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January 16, 2024

Managing Patients with High Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: Communicating with Owners

A four-part “from the trenches” series, written by a Fear Free veterinarian for Fear Free veterinary professionals. This is Part Three of a four-part series on helping Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professionals handle patients with high levels of FAS and communicate with their owners.
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January 9, 2024

Managing Patients with High Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: Navigating Roadblocks

A four-part “from the trenches” series, written by a Fear Free veterinarian for Fear Free veterinary professionals. This is Part Two of a four-part series on helping Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professionals handle patients with high levels of FAS and communicate with their owners.
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January 2, 2024

Managing Patients with High Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: A Guide to Effective Handling

A four-part “from the trenches” series, written by a Fear Free veterinarian for Fear Free veterinary professionals. This is Part One of a four-part series on helping Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professionals handle patients with high levels of FAS and communicate with their owners.
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December 15, 2023

Help Your Clients Protect Their Pup From Noise Aversion This Holiday Season

New Year's Eve is a time of celebration and hope for many people, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety for our furry companions. The loud noises, unfamiliar smells, and changes in routine during New Year's Eve celebrations can trigger fear and panic in some dogs, affecting their wellbeing and behavior.
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October 24, 2023

Addressing High FAS About Switching to Cloud-Based Veterinary Software

Fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) are not exclusive to our veterinary patients. For some practice owners, the mere thought of switching to a cloud-based software triggers a similar negative spiral. Fear of change can prevent them from appreciating how a serverless system could optimize their workflow and support future practice growth.
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