We are proud to be a Fear Free Certified Practice! Our goal is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, stress and pain associated with veterinary care in our patients. We follow Fear Free guidelines to create and provide a positive, happy, and Fear Free veterinary experience for pets and owners. We understand that there can be a lot of anxiety surrounding veterinary visits and we want you to know that we are dedicated to caring for your pet's physical AND emotional well-being. Our staff is trained in fear free handling through the Fear Free Certification Program.
Things to expect during your fear free visit:
-All patients skip the waiting area and go straight to their exam room.
-Cats and dogs have seperate exam rooms.
-Lots of treats, unless medically contraindicated. We provide lean treats, EZYcheese, peanut butter, cheese sticks, chicken, and hotdogs. Just let us know what your pet would enjoy the most!
-Non-slip surfaces for your pet to stand or rest on.
-Calming music to ease tension and promote relaxation.
-Pheromone diffusers and sprays are used in the reception area and exam rooms to create a calming environment.
-If your pet is showing excessive signs of fear, anxiety, or stress, the team may delay or postpone the exam or other procedures until a time when the pet is calmer and more relaxed.
-For pets known to have high anxiety when visiting the veterinary clinic, ask us if pre-visit sedation or supplements might help to take the edge off and keep your pet happy and stress free.
Ways You Can Help Make The Veterinary Visit Fear Free For Your Pet:
-Prep your pet: Positively accustom the pet to her carrier or restraint device and condition happy experiences in the vehicle
-Limit food before the appointment unless medically contraindicated: Bringing pets in hungry increases the reward value of food during the visit to better condition the pet to the positives of care.
Things to expect during your fear free visit:
-All patients skip the waiting area and go straight to their exam room.
-Cats and dogs have seperate exam rooms.
-Lots of treats, unless medically contraindicated. We provide lean treats, EZYcheese, peanut butter, cheese sticks, chicken, and hotdogs. Just let us know what your pet would enjoy the most!
-Non-slip surfaces for your pet to stand or rest on.
-Calming music to ease tension and promote relaxation.
-Pheromone diffusers and sprays are used in the reception area and exam rooms to create a calming environment.
-If your pet is showing excessive signs of fear, anxiety, or stress, the team may delay or postpone the exam or other procedures until a time when the pet is calmer and more relaxed.
-For pets known to have high anxiety when visiting the veterinary clinic, ask us if pre-visit sedation or supplements might help to take the edge off and keep your pet happy and stress free.
Ways You Can Help Make The Veterinary Visit Fear Free For Your Pet:
-Prep your pet: Positively accustom the pet to her carrier or restraint device and condition happy experiences in the vehicle
-Limit food before the appointment unless medically contraindicated: Bringing pets in hungry increases the reward value of food during the visit to better condition the pet to the positives of care.
