Fear Free Word Choices

Words matter. When communicating with clients and colleagues about pets, being thoughtful about your word choices can make a world of difference in how everyone views the pets and the entire process. It shifts any blame or judgment off the pet and instead focuses on providing solutions to help deliver a Fear Free experience for pets, clients, and the veterinary team. Here are some possible rephrasing of common terms.

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