When your new puppy comes bouncing in for their first veterinary visit, we want them to always be so excited to see us. We achieve that goal by adhering to Fear Free techniques to reduce our patients’ fear, anxiety, and stress. How exactly do we accomplish Fear Free visits for your puppy’s first appointment and [...]
Mr. and Mrs Petz, who recently moved to Boca Raton, are nervously driving to Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital for their pets’ wellness visits. As soon as they had unearthed the cat carrier from the garage, Cheese, their usually loveable orange tabby, dove under the bed and had to be dragged out and shoved into the [...]
3 years ago Tuli came to us a sick kitten with a high fever. Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper) could not stop Tuli. Amazingly Tuli survived & thrived after his treatment ! (As only about 50 % of cats respond to appropriate therapy) Tuli came today for an oral exam & routine checkup. He was a little [...]
Buddy is back & was caught on camera enjoying his FEAR FREE SPAW DAY! Did you know that every dog that boards in our climate-controlled kennel gets a royal treatment the day they are scheduled to be picked up? Buddy gave us a little taste of why our FEAR FREE SPAW DAYS are in such [...]
Hercules 🐱 was homeless & only a few days old when his dad James rescued him from a 🏈 field. Hercules & dad share a strong & obvious bond. Hercules began hissing 😞 in the room when his carrier was opened ! Hissing = FAS (Fear/Anxiety/Stress) We reacted immediately to his FAS with a considerate [...]
Peanut’s past A tiny, terrified Chihuahua—appropriately named Peanut—enters her regular veterinary hospital for a nail trim, snuggled deep in her owner’s arms. The assistant who attempts to pry her from under the owner’s elbow is met with a snarl of snapping teeth. This poor pup has had some less-than-pleasant veterinary experiences. A timid dog, she [...]
Gucci the yorkie 🐶 is wearing an air muzzle as she’s scared 😱 of being approached by strangers in strange places ! FAS (Fear, Anxiety, & Stress) all result from her Xenophobia (fear or hatred of that which is perceived to be foreign or strange). Dr. 🥼 Man explains how we prioritize Gucci’s emotional needs [...]
Jynx suffered emotional & physical trauma last year after being violently attacked by a neighbor’s dog 🦷 🐕 😢 Thankfully after many days of intensive hospitalized care at a local pet ER facility she made a full recovery. Today we met our goal of providing Jynx with a fear free vet visit ! Photos taken [...]
Sweetie responded amazingly well to her vet visit today ! For many cats 🐈 🐱 a vet visit can be a very scary experience ! Cats are territorial & don't usually enjoy being removed from their 🏡 comfort zone. Thankfully our CATS🐱 🐈 ONLY 🐾 EXAM ROOM was created to facilitate a FEAR FREE VET [...]
Recognizing your pet’s ???? body language is key to a better experience for your pet at the vet ????! Dr. Man asked Remy’s mom to share some photos & videos of him at home ???? while he is relaxed ! Remy’s story is a typical one of a pet who needed some help reducing his [...]