How is Fear Free Implemented?
Each of our hospitals have Fear Free Certified staff members that have gone through extensive training in best practices to provide a low-stress environment for our patients. The goal of the skills and tools learned is to reduce anxiety for pets and their families before, during, and after their visit with us. When pets are calm, the quality of the medicine we can provide is enhanced and the safety of our team is ensured.
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals may utilize the following techniques to support a Fear Free visit for your pet.
How is Fear Free Implemented?
Each of our hospitals have Fear Free Certified staff members that have gone through extensive training in best practices to provide a low-stress environment for our patients. The goal of the skills and tools learned is to reduce anxiety for pets and their families before, during, and after their visit with us. When pets are calm, the quality of the medicine we can provide is enhanced and the safety of our team is ensured.
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals may utilize the following techniques to support a Fear Free visit for your pet.
- Leaving the carrier in a location that your cat spends a lot of time.
- Placing familiar bedding inside the carrier. This can include bedding your cat likes or material that includes your scent.
- Placing treats, toys, or catnip in the carrier daily to help encourage your cat to enter on their own.
- Look for a carrier that has a large opening and can be opened by the front and top. This will help you get your cat in and out of the carrier easier.
- Look for a carrier that can be taken apart in the middle and have the top half removed. This will allow us to simply remove the top of the carrier and your cat can remain in the bottom, where he/she is comfortable.
Signs of Stress
Our staff is trained to be able to identify signs of stress in pets and take the necessary steps to alleviate that stress. Here is a useful chart to help you identify your pet’s many moods.
Signs of Stress
Our staff is trained to be able to identify signs of stress in pets and take the necessary steps to alleviate that stress. Here is a useful chart to help you identify your pet’s many moods.
