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
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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
How To Communicate Calm To Your Canine
Are you helping or hurting your pet by providing comfort? You may have heard that comforting a pet when he’s…Read More
How 3 Practices Remade Themselves With Fear Free
These vet pros have done more than just add Fear Free protocols to their practice; they’ve trashed the traditional approach…Read More
When Pets Hurt: How To Help Owners Break The Pain Chain
Do you talk to your clients about whether their pets are in pain? It can be a difficult subject to…Read More
