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Taking Cats to the Back: What the Science Says

Are pets calmer and less stressed without their owners present during veterinary exams? A recent study partially funded by Fear…Read More

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Fear Free Grooming Strengthens Relationships with Pets and People

May 26, 2023 Blog, Groomers, Wellbeing

Training birds for transportation is an important first step in making a veterinary visit Fear Free.Read More

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Hematuria, FIC, and Stressed Cats: Recognizing Clues Early Leads to Happier, Healthier Patients

Educating clients about risk factors for FIC, subtle early signs, and the option for early detection of hematuria can empower…Read More

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5 Steps to Heartworm Disease Awareness

April 26, 2023 Blog, Educational Library

Rates of heartworm disease continue to trend upward in both recognized “hot spots” and in locations where heartworm disease was…Read More

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How Clients Can Train Their Birds for Transport and Reduce Travel Stress

Training birds for transportation is an important first step in making a veterinary visit Fear Free.Read More

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4 Ways to Talk to Clients About Vaccines

March 20, 2023 Blog, Procedures

To prevent anxiety, reduce stress, and keep visits Fear Free for patients and clients, you can offer combination vaccines that…Read More

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Can Trapping Cats Be Fear Free? Find Out Here

March 6, 2023 Blog, Enrichment

No trapping happens without a plan and preparation for each step of the process, so the cat is treated humanely…Read More

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Fear Free Practice Builds Trust With Patients and Clients

February 6, 2023 Blog, Educational Library, Enrichment

Many of her patients enjoy “playtime,” a rewarding exam in which Salvo uses tasty treats to get patients to move…Read More

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Top Tips for a Fear Free Approach to Managing Canine OA

January 2, 2023 Blog

If you were ever taught that you had to “push harder” to find the pain—forget that! Instead, there is a…Read More

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Fear Free Training Brings Patient Rewards

December 5, 2022 Blog

Some owners have begun requesting “getting to know you” visits before bringing pets in for treatments. Those help their scared…Read More

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The Journey Back to Smile

December 1, 2022 Blog

How can we prevent our patients from needing emergent dental care? By communicating the “why” behind routine dental care and…Read More

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Feline Pain for the Fear Free Professional

November 28, 2022 Blog

Feline chronic pain is finally getting the attention it deserves, with an increase in research and attention and a new…Read More

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