Mitigating Fear, Anxiety and Stress for Dogs in Isolation or Quarantine
In this recorded webinar, join Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, as she reviews signs of animal stress, how to mitigate stress, and specific tips for promoting good welfare for dogs in quarantine or isolation.
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Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World
In this recorded webinar, Sharon Minninger, DVM, discusses how we can modify our thoughts and actions to improve the “just medicate my pet” problem. She also addresses what other medication forms can be considered and how to develop strategies to train your team and your clients for success.
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In this one-hour course, you’ll learn about the different types of stress and how stress impacts the brain. You will develop an understanding of learned helplessness, the range of behaviors commonly associated with toxic stress, and the connection between those behaviors and changes to the brain. The course will finish with a discussion of the benefits of giving an animal more control and how that changes the brain. By the end of this course, you should have a strong understanding of why Fear Free principles are important for promoting both physical and behavioral health and wellbeing.
This course contains four lessons:
This course was written by Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB and is approved for one hour of RACE CE.
Unleash Your Inner Muttgyver: Tips and Tactics to Deal With Dog and Cat Pet First Aid Situations
In this recorded webinar, join health and safety coach Arden Moore as she demonstrates first aid on Pet Safety Dog Kona and Pet Safety Cat Casey, unleashing new ways to safely render aid without a pet first aid kit handy and safely transport injured pets. Learn how to incorporate Fear Free techniques to combat fear, anxiety, and stress in injured pets and build a confident, can-do attitude in you.
Happier Cats and Happier Clients: Diagnosing and Treating Feline OA
In this recorded webinar, Michael Petty, DVM, CVPP, CVMA, CCRT, CAAPM, covers how fear, anxiety, and stress can impact pain and vice versa, along with a team- and case-based approach to diagnosing and treating feline OA. A new treatment option, recently approved for controlling the pain associated with feline OA, is also discussed.
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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.
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
In this one-hour course, you’ll learn how to develop a relationship with pet guardians and other pet care providers to create a community focused solely on pets’ emotional and physical wellbeing. Learn constructive ways to network, make your job easier and more fulfilling, and improve the relationships among your clients and their pets!
This course contains 6 lessons:
This course was written by Kaelyn Winkler, FFCP (Pet Sitter) and owner of On Cloud Canine in Ohio.
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.
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.