For Good Cat-Dog Relationships, Focus on the Cat, Study Suggests
By assuring owners that cardiac exams are pain free and by handling animals in a gentle way that ensures minimal…Read More
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Heart Smart: Conducting Fear Free Cardiology Exams for Puppies and Kittens
By assuring owners that cardiac exams are pain free and by handling animals in a gentle way that ensures minimal…Read More
Take a Fear Free Approach to Sharing the Fear Free Approach with Colleagues
Introducing Fear Free techniques to colleagues who aren’t familiar with them or who may be resistant to change can be…Read More
Don’t Leave Me: Why, When, and How to “Take Pets to the Back”
Pet owners may object to having their animals “taken to the back.” Here’s what to consider when deciding whether it’s…Read More
Healing Touch: Fear Free Techniques Help Pets Belonging to Homeless People
When Dr. Laurie Peek showed up for her first shift providing care to animals living with people who were homeless,…Read More
Ways to Minimize Stress Diarrhea In Patients
We have all been there. The embarrassed client who pokes her head in the door and asks if we have…Read More
Nutraceuticals for Fear, Anxiety, and Stress? What to Consider
Do you have clients asking about using nutraceuticals for their pets’ behavior issues? Here’s a primer on what they can—and…Read More
Helping Pet Owners Overcome Fear, Anxiety, and Stress About Their Pets’ Dental Procedures
Recent resources have focused on how to manage fear, anxiety, and stress in the hospitalized or emergent patient. But what…Read More
Quack Or On Track? How To Deal With Dr. Google
Many years ago when I worked as a veterinary technician, I spent much of my time “translating” the doctor’s medical-speak…Read More
Fear Free Certifications Instantly Create Marketing Opportunities Inside And Outside Your Practice
In today’s competitive veterinary industry, many different certifications can set a practice apart: Cat Friendly Practice, American Animal Hospital Association…Read More
AAFP Provides Consensus Statement On Feeding Cats
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has just released a consensus statement (not evidence-based guidelines) entitled, “Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing…Read More
Pain Scales: Choosing The Best One For You And Your Patients
One of the tenets of Fear Free is that pets should also be as pain free as possible. A pet…Read More