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Certified Practice Exclusive: Fear Free Euthanasia Best Practices

Euthanasia is one of the most emotional and memory-invoking procedures we do as veterinary professionals. Veterinary staff and clients desperately want these final moments to be as smooth, stress-free, and pleasant as they can be.

Our own Practice Certification Manager Jennifer Merlo, DVM, joins CAETA (Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy) founder Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP to discuss how you can make this sacred time as Fear Free as possible. Dr. Cooney also shares her best recommendations on how to set up a Fear Free euthanasia room in your practice.

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is CEO and Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Chief Medical Officer of Caring Pathways, Inc. Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and assisted in the development of AAHA’s End-of-Life Accreditation Program. She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, Fear Free Program, SVME, and many more. She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. Dr. Cooney is also currently working towards board certification in animal welfare, expected by 2024 and is Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University where she teaches end-of-life topics and welfare. She loves all things old and gray.

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Implementing Fear Free Into Companion Animal Anesthesia

Hospital visits can be a scary experience for people and pets. Learn ways to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) that will improve the safety of staff members and help bond clients to your practice for life. Join Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), Elite FFCP (Veterinary), CFVP, as she discusses how to implement Fear Free concepts into companion animal anesthesia.

Attendees will learn how to:
• Minimize fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in hospital environments
• Utilize Fear Free handling and physical exam tips
• Consult emotional medical records (EMR)
• Properly care for pets post-op

Reconocimiento y Manejo Fear Free en el paciente Felino

La visita al veterinario es un acontecimiento estresante para la mayoría de los gatos. Esesencial que, como médicos veterinarios, sepamos reconocer estas señales corporales en nuestros pacientes para poder actuar consecuentemente.

En este seminario aprenderemos a reconocer la ansiedad, miedo y estrés felino, así como las estrategias necesarias para poder prevenirlas y así logar una consulta Fear Free.

Aplicación de principios básicos de aprendizaje para lograr una consulta Fear Free

La visita al centro veterinario puede ser una experiencia estresante para la mayoría de los perros y gatos. Existen medidas que pueden ponerse en marcha para lograr una consulta Fear Free. Parte estas medidas se basan en hacer que animal aprenda que la visita al centro veterinario es una experiencia agradable.

En este seminario discutiremos los principios básicos de aprendizaje y su aplicación para lograr una consulta Fear Free.

Cuando la visita al veterinario se convierte en una experiencia estresante: Una revisión de la evidencia científica

Un elevado porcentaje de perros y gatos muestra estrés cada vez que acude al centro veterinario. Aunque las visitas al veterinario generalmente no son frecuentes, las consecuencias tanto a corto como a medio-largo plazo son importantes. En este seminario hablaremos del impacto negativo sobre el bienestar del animal y de cómo puede verse afectado el trabajo del equipo veterinario, todo ello respaldado por la evidencia científica.

The Fear Free Treat Ladder for Dogs

Each of us has preferences about what we find appealing and when! Ice cream or steak? Chocolate or strawberry? Sweet or salty? Join Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS Behavior, who will explore preferences, options, feeding methods, and how best to use the Fear Free Treat Ladder during veterinary visits.

Attendees will learn :

1) Explore a variety of options for each patient interaction and observe patient preference.
2) Construct a ranking system for a hierarchy of available rewards based on the observed preference of the patient.
3) Use at least three different types of food effectively depending on the procedure being performed.

Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.

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Fear Free and Physical Rehabilitation

Providing exceptional rehabilitation services for patients while also creating a positive experience is not that far-fetched! Join Deana Cappucci, BS, LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses the importance of using Fear Free techniques to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) and create positive outcomes in the physical rehabilitation experience.

Attendees will learn :

1) The cornerstones of Fear Free
2) Signs of FAS
3) Common modalities used in rehab
4) Incorporating Fear Free into rehab

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The Fear Free Vaccination Experience

There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or to not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise.

In this webinar, presenter Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary), discusses how to use Fear Free concepts to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.

Attendees will learn :

1) Clearly explain vaccination benefits to pet owners.
2) Apply Fear Free concepts to safely & comfortably vaccinate patients.
3) Develop skills for successful Fear Free communications with your team & clients.

Brought to you by our friends at Elanco

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Satisfying Diet Trials: Improving Client Communication to Improve Treatment Outcomes (Duplicate)

Because reliable serum tests for food allergies have not been developed and because adverse food reactions are chronic and frustrating, veterinarians must partner with pet owners to successfully complete an elimination diet trial to rule out, diagnose, and manage this lifelong condition.

In this webinar, presenter Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD, discusses how decreasing a pet owner’s fear, anxiety, and stress surrounding diet trials through communication and education can make a world of difference for the whole family’s quality of life in just two months.

Attendees will learn :

1) Common misconceptions/questions from pet owners regarding food allergies and what the evidence suggests.
2) The diagnostic approach to adverse food reactions and how to successfully guide an owner through an elimination diet trial.
3) Tools needed for incorporating Fear Free techniques when diagnosing and treating food allergies.

Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo

You must be a Fear Free member and logged in to view this webinar

Satisfying Diet Trials: Improving Client Communication to Improve Treatment Outcomes

Because reliable serum tests for food allergies have not been developed and because adverse food reactions are chronic and frustrating, veterinarians must partner with pet owners to successfully complete an elimination diet trial to rule out, diagnose, and manage this lifelong condition.

In this webinar, presenter Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD, discusses how decreasing a pet owner’s fear, anxiety, and stress surrounding diet trials through communication and education can make a world of difference for the whole family’s quality of life in just two months.

Attendees will learn :

1) Common misconceptions/questions from pet owners regarding food allergies and what the evidence suggests.
2) The diagnostic approach to adverse food reactions and how to successfully guide an owner through an elimination diet trial.
3) Tools needed for incorporating Fear Free techniques when diagnosing and treating food allergies.

Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo

You must be a Fear Free member and logged in to view this webinar

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