Therefore if the
veterinarian and staff
avoided wearing white coats that previously incited fear, if the syringe is hidden from view while the dog is distracted with a favored toy or treats by the owner, or the examination were
to take place on the floor rather than the table the
pet might be less fearful.
This event is an opportunity for animal shelters
to help potential adopters
take steps
to help prevent and control rabies, such as keeping up on a
veterinarian - recommended vaccine schedule for their dogs and cats — and
to provide them with education on how
to help their
pets avoid animals that typically transmit rabies: raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes.4