How Fear Free Makes a Difference: 5 Experts Share Their Experiences
With Fear Free, animals who have not received veterinary care for years can be thoughtfully handled and cared for. It's…Read More
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New Name, Same Goals for Cat Foundation
Research supported by ECHF includes the discovery of the importance of taurine in feline diets to prevent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; evidence-based…Read More
Study Suggests Simple Cage Modification to Reduce Stress in Hospitalized Cats
Looking at ways to mitigate stressors while still being able to easily observe feline patients, especially when they are ill…Read More
Taking Fear Free on the Road: Veterinary Van Life
No car ride, no waiting in the lobby, no scary odors from other animals: These are among the ways mobile…Read More
Helping Pets, Helping People
Veterinarians, technicians, and staff with Fear Free training help make patients feel happy, not helpless, when they anticipate a veterinary…Read More
Updated Feline Vaccine Recommendations Focus on Individual Needs
Factors to consider for an individualized plan include age and life stage, disease susceptibility, whether immunity from the mother is…Read More
The Link Between Pain and Problem Behavior
Research is identifying an increasing number of behavioral effects of pain and discomfort. When an underlying medical issue is identified,…Read More
Fear Free in a Pandemic: Challenges and Advantages
Some challenges are not specifically about handling pets. It has become even more important for practitioners and staff to remember…Read More
Research Shows New Medical Treatment for Painful Canine Stomatitis
Anderson found that the number, size, and shape of the ulcers varied between dogs. Most of the ulcers were distributed…Read More
Putting Principles Into Action
Veterinarians, technicians, and staff with Fear Free training help make patients feel happy, not helpless, when they anticipate a veterinary…Read More
Top 10 Treats to Win Pet Hearts
Let’s face it; not all treats are created equal. There are certain flavors, textures, and even temperatures pets prefer over…Read More
Why Fear Free Is Better Medicine
When a patient is fearful of seeing me at a veterinary hospital, their world shrinks to two options: flee or…Read More
