Not exact matches
Having this information beforehand will help reduce
stress at a time when a person may find it difficult to make proper and timely decisions, not to mention
handling the matter in a way that best memorializes your
pet.
To add even further
stress and anxiety to the matter,
pet owners are quickly faced with needing to decide how to
handle their
pet's remains.
Our capable technicians are skilled at
handling stressed pets for these procedures.
«Our staff members have completed their Fear Free certification, which encompasses everything from how to design reception areas, check - in procedures and exam rooms that reduce
stress and anxiety for
pets, to gentle control
handling techniques that reduce fear in animals,» said Karen Retallick, practice manager for the B.C. SPCA Penticton Animal Hospital.
A new trend called Fear Free, aimed at reducing the
stress of veterinary visits on
pets, depends on owners training their
pets to become familiar with travel carriers, to willingly step on a scale, allow strangers to
handle them and take medicine from a syringe.
Pain control starts with the careful nursing care and gentle
handling of the
pet, thereby providing as a
stress - free environment as possible.
That will provide more time to search for the ideal animal, and it could eliminate the
stress of
handling a new
pet during the often hectic holiday rush.
We saw such a difference helping clients improve
pet behavior, we incorporated only low
stress /
pet friendly
handling for all
pets for all visits.
Our staff have been trained in low
stress handling to keep your
pet's visit as
stress free as possible.
Special Care Older
pets do not
handle extremes, changes or
stress well.
Minimise noise and anxiety for the
pet Minimise
handling and
stress, do not move the
pet unless necessary Keep children and other
pets away from the injured
pet!
Consultations with
pet owners, veterinary clinics, and animal shelters on the following topics: Furniture - scratching • Fear and anxiety • Aggression • Litter - box issues • Undesirable behaviours (excessive vocalization, counter-surfing, destructive behaviours, and more) • Clicker training for cats Low -
stress restraint and
handling techniques • Making vet visits Fear Free • Reducing
stress in shelter cats
Having
pets her whole life in combination with
handling her current dog's severe allergies and back problems have taught Dr. Hellenga to be understanding of client
stress in all types of challenging situations.
At Pinnacle, we
handle every patient with care and consideration using Low
Stress Handling, so that both
pets and owners can have positive, relaxing visits with us.
She is currently training her staff at Heritage
Pet Hospital in Rochester, MN, in «
pet - friendly» low -
stress handling techniques in order to make the hospital as comfortable as possible for its patients.
As a Fear Free Certified veterinarian, she is passionate about using low -
stress handling techniques and finding cooperative ways to work with
pets who may be sensitive to veterinary procedures.
«Shelter medicine programs like the one at UF have utilized the teachings of the late, great Dr. Sophia Yin for years, incorporating lower -
stress methods of
handling fearful
pets and acknowledging their emotional needs.»
When you take your
pet in for care, ask if the staff has learned low
stress handling.
You the
pet owner can drive change in the profession more quickly by asking for low
stress -
pet friendly
handling.
Low
stress handling -
pet friendly
handling is what I and my staff have been doing for years.
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Everyone at Loyal Companions has been trained in low
stress handling techniques so during medical procedures
pets will remain calm and comfortable.
Have a conversation with your veterinarian about how you
handle your
pet normally, giving ideas on how to minimize
stress, and then work as a team to complete the task.
Ms. Bollen is also the owner / director of Animal Alliances, LLC, an animal behavior consulting business that helps private
pet owners with problem behaviors, conducts educational seminars for veterinary staff and consults with animal shelters across the country to help them address such things as
stress reduction, environmental enrichment, safe animal
handling and canine behavior assessments.
She is also certified in low -
stress handling, and
pet CPR and first aid, and is pursuing a diploma in feline behavior science and technology from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute.
Whether you are looking for a veterinary or
pet services professional who knows how to
handle a fearful, anxious, or
stressed out
pet, or you simply want the best care possible for your best friend, a Fear Free Certified Professional is here to help.
Fear Free
Handling and Restraining — Our mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and
stress in
pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.
In short, these hamster
handling tips will help make your new hamster transition from its old home at the
pet store to its new hamster habitat at your house with as little
stress on it as possible.
For those senior
pets waiting for their forever home, many end up in foster homes because they can not
handle the
stress of a shelter environment for extended periods of time with as much ease as younger dogs.
A
pet staying only five days will not need much attention, but one staying for two weeks will need frequent attention and
handling to prevent loneliness and
stress in social species, and to maintain socialization in less social animals.
At Eastridge, we have always been aware of this problem, and we've always tried to find ways to minimize your
pet's
stress during their visit — whether it is gentle
handling, lowering ourselves to their level, or offering treats — Fear Free is just an expansion of how we have always practiced.
We even sometimes reschedule a
pet that is too
stressed out to
handle, we don't want to add to that and make things worse.
The Animal Caretaker is responsible for helping alleviate the
stress of this adjustment period through proper cleaning protocols, low -
stress handling, and enriching the lives of newly admitted
pets.
While some
pet insurance plans do cover cremation and burial costs up to a certain amount, having a bit stowed away for Fido after he passes will help you
handle the transition without adding financial
stress.
Moving can present an exciting opportunity, but if you're a
pet owner and a renter, the normal chaos of packing up could be accompanied with
stress over how to
handle the damage your
pet has done to the property over time.