Fear Free Vet Visits

Making Veterinary Visits Less Stressful for Pets

Feline veterinary visits have declined in recent years. Why? Stress–for cats and their owners. But cats and their owners aren't the only scaredy-cats. Veterinary visits can cause stress for dogs and other types of pets (and their people), too!

The good news is that you don't have to sacrifice your pet's care by skipping out on regular veterinary visits because of stress.

Our Fear Free Certified Team Members Can Help

There is a growing movement within the veterinary community. A realization that the stress levels that a pet experiences during their visit are directly related to their overall well-being and the level of care they receive. When an animal experiences anxiety, a stress hormone is released that affects their heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure. These are the systems that medical professionals rely on to assess a pet’s overall health. That means stress can make it difficult to know whether a health issue is present or if it is merely a stress response, or worse, a real issue can be masked by the suspicion of stress.

Not here. We believe in setting new standards of medicine. That is why every single member of our team uses Fear Free techniques. Specialized handling, calming pheromones, and operational strategies all come together to reduce the stress any pet experiences during their visit here. Because when it comes to your pet, we wouldn’t dream of settling for less.

Please call us at (860) 675-6009 for more information on the Fear Free environment we provide pets.