Bentley teaching Storm how to speak for treats is the cutest thing this week 😊🐶💕
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Lily did a fantastic job receiving a Fear Free nail trim from the Watzin Veterinary Clinic team! Puppy vaccination appointments include a complimentary nail trim which helps your pet get familiar with their paws being handled. Using Fear Free techniques helps to build trust, and confidence with your pet such as gentle touch, minimal restraint, and distractions with special treats.
Here's some good tips for working with your pet for nail trims:
✔️Don't rush the process - don’t feel compelled to trim all nails in one sitting. Stop or take breaks when FAS (Fear, Anxiety & Stress) become too heightened
✔️Be sure your pet has a nonslip surface such as a towel, rug, or yoga mat to stand on. Slippery floors or unstable surfaces are stressful for animals
✔️Use calming scents such as lavender or chamomile if you have them. Better still, use calming pheromones such as Adaptil for dogs or Feliway for cats.
✔️Starting first up high on the pet’s shoulder or hip, gradually glide your touch down a leg and to a paw and nail. Give a treat. Repeat several times.
✔️Trim small pieces of nail off more frequently rather than large chunks of nail less frequently
✔️Have a good supply of your pet’s favourite, delicious treats ready to go!
🐕 Does your pet access areas where raccoons, rodents and skunks roam? Do they have access to rivers or ponds, or even drink from puddles? Your pet may be at risk for contracting Leptospirosis disease and it's important to be aware as Leptospirosis can be transmitted to people.
🦠 What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. The bacteria (Leptospira) that cause leptospirosis, commonly called leptospires, thrive in water and they have a helical or spiral shape with a characteristic hook on one or both ends. There are many species and serovars (strains) of Leptospira, some of which cause disease in dogs. Leptospirosis in cats is very rare and is not associated with clinical disease.
💉 Talk to your veterinarian about the Leptospirosis vaccination!
Physiotherapy with Chelsea & Kathryn!
