Beyond the Comfort Zone
Change is difficult for people and for animals, especially when such change pushes the boundary lines beyond the individual’s comfort…Read More
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Put the Treat into Treatment: Hassle-Free Ways of Giving Pills
Let’s face it, it’s a pill trying to get a pill into a dog or cat that’s sensitive about the…Read More
Furniture Scratching by Cats
Scratching is a normal and innate behavior of the domestic house cat. Approximately 60 percent of house cats will scratch…Read More
Fear Free Tips on Nail Trims
“I don’t know why he hates nail trims—I’ve handled his feet since he was a puppy.”Read More
Low-Stress Jugular Blood Draw Video
In an effort to encourage owners to take part in the training of their dogs for vet visits this is…Read More
First Contact: 3 Fear Free Strategies for Initiating Cat Visits (Video)
Introductions aren't always easy, especially when it comes to cats getting comfortable at the vet. However, there are tactics to…Read More
Happy Cat: Tips for Owners
To maintain good mental health, indoor cats need stimulation and recreational opportunities. Environmental enrichment can be accomplished by providing your…Read More
Amazing Fear Free Remodel For $1000 Or Less
Five years ago, not a single veterinary architect had designed a feature intended to look after the emotional wellbeing of…Read More
Putting the “Treat” Into “Treatment”: Inside the Fear Free Treat Ladder (Podcast)
When many people think of a happy dog or a blissful cat, often images of a treat-spoiled dog or cat…Read More
The Assessment of Dog Welfare in the Waiting Room of a Veterinary Clinic
Dogs in the waiting room of a veterinary clinic often display signs of stress, yet that stress may not be…Read More
The Most Important Question We Aren’t Asking
If we asked a client, “what are you doing for environmental enrichment?” the likely response would be, “what?"Read More
