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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 25, 2021 10:23:56 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-08-06-desensitize-petStory at-a-glance Veterinary visits come with unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells, other animals and strangers around every corner, making many pets stressed out and anxious For cats, take time getting them used to the cat carrier, and all pets should spend time taking occasional car rides to neutral or fun places — like a family member’s house or local park Gradually acclimate your pet to the vet’s office by dropping by for a short visit to say hello; this is important for cats too, especially kittens It's also important that your pet gets used to handling, including having their paws, nails and ears touched Choose a fear-free certified practice with species-specific exam rooms, which conducts exams where your pet prefers, such as on your lap, on the floor or in a carrier, if possible My notes: This should be standard practice for 2 & 4 legged creatures.
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Post by Bob on Dec 1, 2021 19:08:57 GMT -5
Yes. We don’t want pets to be afraid to go to the vet.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 18, 2022 9:29:14 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/07/18/no-fear-vet-visits.aspx Story at-a-glance A recent study of dogs’ reactions during mock veterinary exams shows that many suffer high levels of stress as evidenced by fearful body language and especially, elevated heart rates One third of the dogs in the study doubled their heart rates (beats per minute) between the clinic waiting room and the examination table The most anxiety-triggering portions of the exam were the beginning when the dogs were first touched by the examiner, and the end during a simulated vaccine The single most important risk factor for stress in dogs during veterinary visits is the environment of the clinic and the handling they receive during exams The goal of fear-free vet visits and low-stress handling is to focus first on a pet’s emotional well-being; there are many things pet parents and veterinary staffs can do to help pets de-stress before and during vet visits My notes: The first article is geared towards cats. This second one is for dogs. But tips can be used for the other.
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Post by Bob on Jul 27, 2022 19:06:20 GMT -5
They will still fear the vet. All the smells. Noises.
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