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ABTC registered veterinary behaviourist, clinical animal behaviourist. Full APBC member. 😊
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16/09/2023

The Dog Control Coalition, of which BVA is a member, has issued a statement following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans to urgently define and ban American XL Bully dogs.

31/05/2022

03/08/2021

Fear free vet visits start at home 💕

When your pet is relaxed and calm, slowly get them used to a gentle physical exam.
This has two huge benefits:😊
a. Firstly, you are habituating them to the clinical exam at the vets
b. Secondly you will get to notice any subtle changes over time in your animal which may indicate a change in their health status.
Make sure they are relaxed, and have lots of high value treats by your side .
Gently touch your pet’s side, with your position alongside them too.
Try not to start with their head, we want to ensure we use a gradient of touch, gently adjusting our position whilst ensuring the animal is still comfortable.
I’ve highlighted the main contact points in the picture to demonstrate the areas we focus on during a clinical exam.
To begin with let your pet get used to these areas being touched and reward them with lots of treats! Watch out for any signs of stress or uncertainty and stop, come back to training another day.
And remember - short interval training works better, try not to overload them💕💕💕

28/07/2021

Fear free certified: Why is this so important? Fear free consults are something that we as vets try to do inherently. However time constraints, client expectation, and lack of alternative options means that it can be difficult to always practice in this way.

Fear free means we place the emotional well-being of our patients at the core of the exam. We read their body language, try to establish how well they will tolerate an exam, and where best to perform it. With this information we can make a plan for how best to work with the patient and their owner.

This process needs to start way before any veterinary visit begins, and there is a lot of preparation that can be done at home and during transport to ensure a visit to the vets can be as relaxed as possible.

My next few posts will focus on a few things that we can do to make veterinary visits as stress free as possible 😊

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Fear free certified: Why is this so important? Fear free consults are something that we as vets try to do inherently. However time constraints, client expectation, and lack of alternative options means that it can be difficult to always practice in this way. Fear free means we place the emotional well-being of our patients at the core of the exam. We read their body language, try to establish how well they will tolerate an exam, and where best to perform it. With this information we can make a plan for how best to work with the patient and their owner. This process needs to start way before any veterinary visit begins, and there is a lot of preparation that can be done at home and during transport to ensure a visit to the vets can be as relaxed as possible. My next few posts will focus on a few things that we can do to make veterinary visits as stress free as possible 😊 #fearfreepets #petemotions #vetvisits #animalbehaviourandwelfare #happypet #happyvet

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