Fear Free Vet Visits - Anxiety Management

Service Description

Simply put, Fear Free is a commitment to better pet health and well-being based on an understanding of the detrimental effects of fear and stress on pet health. Why do we practice fear-free? • All staff at Bendigo Pet Vets are Certified Fear Free Professionals. • We know it's scary to go to the vet, and it's even scarier when our patients come to see us when they aren’t feeling quite themselves! • It doesn’t make us happy when your pet isn’t happy. By implementing fear-free practices, we have reduced stress and fear among our patients, making this experience more positive for both owners and their pets. • Purring is like music to our ears! Bendigo Pet Vets has a significant focus on all things feline! By creating a fear-free environment, we can keep our feline friends purring. • We love it when your pet loves seeing us! Who doesn’t like head bops from kitties or getting all the doggy smooches! What does a fear-free visit look like? • We come to you! This is convenient for you and means that your pet can remain comfortable and calm in its own environment. This prevents the increased stress of traveling and visiting a noisy Vet Clinic with lots of funny smells. • We utilize gentle handling and positive interaction. You will never see us scruff your cat, but you might catch us giving him tummy rubs! • We examine your pet on their terms. Would your cat like to sit on your lap? No problem! Would your dog like to stay on his favorite mat? We’ll sit with him. There are no cold metal examination tables with Bendigo Pet Vets! • We love rewarding your pet and making their time with us as positive as possible! We come with a range of treats to make your pet happy and will record your pet's favourite so we are always prepared! We can even cater to your pet's food allergy. • We know not one size fits all and some of our furry friends need a little extra help for their nerves, sometimes we reach for treats and other times we reach for medication, at Bendigo Pet Vets we work with your pet and their needs to keep them happy.