Gentle Handling Techniques for Osteoarthritis Exams
The basic premise of Fear Free is that we ensure our patients have a comfortaable experience while preventing fear, anxiety,…Read More
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Fear Free, but Just Enough: Reducing Stress in Wildlife Patients
Wild animals need special handling to reduce stress while maintaining their wariness toward humans.Read More
Study Shows Benefits of Pheromone Product for Multicat Homes
Conflict among cats can result in health problems and in cats losing their homes, but study results suggest that a…Read More
Heart Start: Conducting Certification Examinations for Breeding Animals
Once breeding animals reach physical maturity, they require further testing to ensure that they are free of genetic heart disease…Read More
Veterinarian on a Mission Helps Unhoused People and Their Pets
Veterinarians are helping pets living on the streets with their owners.Read More
Millennials Lead the Way in Pet Care
Millennials are showing up for preventive care for pets, including cats, more than previous generations.Read More
What to do When Owners Want to Euthanize a Healthy Pet
Not all cases of owner surrenders end well, but these suggestions can help to find the dog a new home.Read More
For Good Cat-Dog Relationships, Focus on the Cat, Study Suggests
Do clients have questions about how their cats and dogs get along - or if they can get along? Information…Read More
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
Even Mild Fear of Noise in Dogs Has Broad Effects
Mild fear of noise can impair a dog's ability to perform well on a puzzle test, according to a recent…Read More
