About Our
Fear-Free Veterinary Services
Eagle Animal Hospital’s Riverside, Tiffany Springs, and Liberty locations promote a fear-free environment and employ vets who have participated in fear-free training and certification.
This unique pet care training and certification program helps veterinarians modify their procedures and handling techniques to reduce anxiety during veterinary visits. The fear-free initiative promotes a considerate approach and gentle control techniques in a calming environment.
Fear-free methods and protocols are designed to reduce or remove anxiety triggers, which creates an experience that is rewarding and safer for pets, their owners, and veterinary healthcare teams. Learn more about how our animal care specialists and veterinary surgeons can help your pet remain comfortable.
Benefits of
Fear-Free Animal Care Services
- Better medicine
- Less stress for animals, veterinarians, and pet owners
- Gentle handling techniques
- More accurate vital sign measuring
- Improved waiting room safety
- Fewer interactions with triggers like loud noises, confining spaces, or seeing other animals nearby
- More accurate veterinary care exams
What Are Fear-Free Techniques?
The techniques and protocols Eagle Animal Hospital staff members are taught are designed to make every single pet that comes into our facilities more comfortable. Desensitization and counterconditioning techniques may be employed to acclimate animals to potentially fearful stimuli, such as the sight and sound of medical equipment.
But our pet care professionals may also use positive reinforcement and low-stress handling techniques, such as towel wraps or the use of pheromone sprays, to minimize restraint and facilitate a sense of security for the animal. Using rewards and praise also helps create positive associations and build trust between the pet and tour Eagle Animal Hospital veterinary staff.
Why Is Fear-Free Care Important?
Visiting the vet can cause stress and anxiety in animals, but fear-free practices help reduce that stress and make the experience better for everyone involved! Here at Eagle Animal Hospital, our Kansas City veterinarians have initial fear-free training and certification, which also gives them access to continuing education such as articles, videos, and podcasts to keep them up to date on best practices. Being a fear-free animal clinic helps us deliver better care and look after the physical and mental well-being of everyone who comes to visit us.
Why Is Fear-Free Care Important?
Visiting the vet can cause stress and anxiety in animals, but fear-free practices help reduce that stress and make the experience better for everyone involved! Here at Eagle Animal Hospital, our Kansas City veterinarians have initial fear-free training and certification, which also gives them access to continuing education such as articles, videos, and podcasts to keep them up to date on best practices. Being a fear-free animal clinic helps us deliver better care and look after the physical and mental well-being of everyone who comes to visit us.
How You Can Help
Your Anxious Pet
Kansas City pet owners can play a significant role in helping their pets feel less anxiety when going to the vet. One crucial step is to gradually expose pets to the elements associated with vet visits. Owners can start by introducing the pet to the carrier, car rides, and other equipment gradually. This process helps the pet become more comfortable and reduces the fear of the unknown. Using at-home positive reinforcement techniques, such as treats or toys while practicing handling procedures at home can also help the pet associate these experiences with positivity.
Focus on creating a calm and soothing environment with familiar blankets or toys in the carrier to provide a sense of security during the journey to the vet. Don’t forget to communicate with our Eagle Animal Hospital staff about any specific fears or anxieties your pet may have to ensure a personalized approach during the visit.
Trust Our Kansas City Veterinarians
As veterinary professionals, we want to provide the best comprehensive care to our pet patients! We’re more than diagnostic professionals — we truly care about your pet. Our fear-free certification gives us the tools we need to make a better experience for everyone involved in our animal hospital. If you’d like to learn more, contact us today!
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