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EFear, anxiety, and stress can make veterinary visits challenging for both pets and their owners. Our What’s a PVP? handout helps pet parents understand how Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals (PVPs) can reduce fear and create a calmer, more positive experience at the vet. Share this resource with your clients to help them feel confident in supporting their pet’s emotional wellbeing.

Want to provide even more guidance? Share this expert blog with your clients for additional insights on how PVPs can help pets feel safer and more comfortable at the vet.

Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) analyzes nationwide data on toxic exposures in pets. In 2024, the APCC received over 365,000 calls related to toxic substances, highlighting the most common risks encountered by dogs and cats. This handout provides professionals with essential insights into these top toxins, helping you educate clients, prevent toxic exposures, and ensure prompt, effective treatment when needed.

Fear Free Pet Sitter – Preferences and Pet Peeves Form

As pet sitters know, every animal is different! They each have their own favorite toys, treats, sleeping spots, and activities. Use this fillable handout to gather as much of your client’s pet’s preferences before you even step foot in the door. Not only will this make your sitting easier, but it will also help put the client’s mind at ease knowing that you’re taking every step you can to give their pet a Fear Free experience.

Boarding and Daycare – Preferences and Pet Peeves Form

A Fear Free experience during a pet’s boarding and daycare time is incredibly important. Use this fillable handout to gather as much of your client’s pet’s preferences before you even step foot in the door. Not only will this make your work easier, but it will also help put the client’s mind at ease knowing that you’re taking every step you can to give their pet a Fear Free experience.

Puppy and Kitten Socialization Bingo

The socialization period of puppies and kittens is extremely important in the formation of a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted pet. Help your clients take full advantage of this in a fun and engaging way with these socialization bingo cards!

Pre-Visit Questionnaire

Administrators are some of the busiest people in the hospital and can use all the help they can get. Have your clients fill out this Pre-Visit Questionnaire to learn more about their pet and his or her needs. Fillable & Print-Ready PDF – Companion Animal.

Mobile Practice Pre-Visit Questionnaire

Mobile practices present unique challenges and opportunities to provide Fear Free care to  your clients. Have your clients fill out this Pre-Visit Questionnaire to learn more about their pet and his or her needs. Fillable & Print-Ready PDF – Companion Animal

Avian Pre-Visit Questionnaire


Avian Pre-Visit Questionnaire

Avian patients have unique needs and concerns. Have your clients fill out this Pre-Visit Questionnaire to learn more about their bird and his or her needs. Fillable & Print-Ready PDF – Avian

Fourth of July Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Fourth of July safety with this infographic

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Canada Day Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Canada Day safety with this infographic

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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

Use this infographic courtesy of Trupanion™ to educate your clients on safety during Thanksgiving.

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New Year’s Pet Safety Infographic

Use this infographic to educate your clients about the dangers of New Year’s celebrations and pets.

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Australia Day Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Australia Day safety with this infographic

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Halloween Pet Safety Infographic

Educate your clients on Halloween safety with this infographic

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Customer Service Representative Fear Free Training Tool

This checklist is mainly used for customer service representatives. Each client can be assured a Fear Free experience because the person on duty is ensuring that each box is checked throughout each client’s experience.

See What Changes Can Be Made in Your Hospital

This tool will guide you through recognizing stimuli that may affect the senses of clients and patients. As you take a fresh look at your own practice, you’ll begin to see what changes can be made. From there, you’ll write down what changes can be made while having access to helpful tips and resources to ensure your practice is sweet on the senses.

When dogs with sociable natures are not able to interact with other dogs or people as freely as they wish, they can feel frustrated. Use this handout to help educate your clients on ways to alleviate leash reactivity.

Talking points and resources to facilitate a successful Fear Free visit

Share these helpful handouts with your staff to ensure a Fear Free visit for every client and pet. Get everyone on board from the moment the client and patient walk in the front door, to the exam room, and when saying goodbye. The Fear Free approach takes the whole team.