Fear Free

We are proud to announce that we are formally applying for our Fear-free certification! Though we have always tried to reduce stress for our patients, we are becoming certified in fear-free techniques to improve care for you and your pet. Below, you can find more information so pet parents can help give patients a fear-free experience.

What Pet Parents Can Do

Your veterinary team needs your help to make your pet’s visit as Fear Free as possible. One thing you can do is to ensure that your pet gets to the hospital in a calm state of mind. The following tips will help you and your pet arrive in one piece and in peace.

Preparing for the Visit Fear Free Ride to the Vet

Helpful Links

Kitten Socialization

https://fearfreepets.com/creating-the-purrfect-feline-patient/

Puppy Socialization

https://indoorpet.osu.edu/dogs/puppy/socialization

Puppy and/or Adult New Dog Housetraining

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/how-to-house-train-your-puppy-the-fear-free-way/

Litter Box Training

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/get-the-scoop-on-litter-box-behavior/

Meeting the Scratching Needs of Cats

https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats/basicneeds/scratching

Environmental Needs of Indoor Cats

https://catvets.com/public/PDFs/ClientBrochures/Environmental-GuidelinesEViewFinal.pdf

Canine Crate Training

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/welcome-home-how-to-crate-train-your-new-dog-or-puppy/

Feline Carrier Training

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/teach-your-cat-to-go-into-a-carrier-without-a-struggle/

How to Select a Trainer

https://indoorpet.osu.edu/sites/indoorpet.osu.edu/files/imce/How-to-Choose-a-Trainer-%28AVSAB%29.pdf

Muzzle Training

https://fearfreepets.com/wp-content/uploads/delightful-downloads/2019/01/Keep-Calm-and-Muzzle-On-1.pdf

Nail Trims

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/how-to-keep-nail-trims-fear-free/

Grooming

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/home-grooming-can-be-a-bonding-experience/

Ear Care

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/stop-ear-fear-how-to-help-pets-stay-calm-during-ear-care-2/

Dental Care

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/preventive-dental-care/

Anal Gland Care

https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/anal-glands-dogs

Environmental Enrichment

https://www.veterinary-practice.com/article/role-enrichment-dogs-during-enforced-confinement

Chronic Healthcare Issues

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/pain-and-pet-behavior-learn-how-theyre-linked/

Senior and/or Geriatric Patient Care

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/category/senior-pets/

Palliative and/or Hospice Care

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/hospice-care-what-to-know-about-quality-of-life/

Euthanasia

https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/fear-free-euthanasia-how-to-say-goodbye-peacefully/