We’ve all had patients who find vet visits more frightening than thunderstorms. When we don’t address a patient’s emotional wellbeing during veterinary visits, fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) can affect their emotional and physical health. Sedation before and during vet visits can create a calmer, safer environment for pets and staff, supporting a more positive experience for everyone involved. Join Fear Free Certified® Veterinarian Dr. Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, FFCP-V, for part one of a two-part series to learn practical sedation plans and premedication options to reduce your patients’ stress. Dr. Meghan Herron is the Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine, Education, and Outreach at Gigi’s, a shelter organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs.
Dr. Herron graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and became board-certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior after completing a residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to her current position, she spent more than a decade as an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences as head of the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. As a published author and seasoned international speaker, she has given lectures and seminars on animal behavior around the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. Dr. Herron is the lead editor of the book Decoding Your Cat, the long-anticipated sequel to Decoding Your Dog, in which experts from The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists explain common cat and dog behaviors and reveal how to prevent or change unwanted behaviors.
