How Mac Animal Clinic Built a Fear Free Veterinary Practice
At Mac Animal Clinic, Fear Free care is not just one part of what we do. It shapes how we welcome pets, guide pet parents, and deliver care at every stage of the veterinary visit.
Fear-Free Certified Vet Practices: How A Certified Clinic Benefits Your Pet
What is a Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Practice? At a Fear-Free Certified Practice, pets are more likely to be calm and cooperative, which allows our veterinary team to deliver better care. When your pet is comfortable, we gain a more accurate picture of their health, which aids in diagnosis and treatment. In addition, by considering [...]
Fear Free® Fireworks
While dogs tend to be more obviously affected by fireworks, that does not mean your cat isn’t either! Fortunately there are steps you can take to help make fireworks a less stressful experience. The best action you can take is to be prepared before the event begins, and therefore before the fear sets [...]
DO OUR PETS FEEL PAIN LIKE WE DO?
Pain is the body's natural protective reflex to decrease or prevent tissue damage. However, pain becomes a problem when it is more intense or prolonged than necessary for protection from injury. The excess pain intensity negatively impacts health and quality of life without providing any biological benefit – meaning without being protective. Over the years, veterinary medicine [...]
THE FELINE FEAR FREE VISIT
Our feline friends are unique. They don't usually leave the house unless it is to visit the vet. This means during these visits they experience a lot of things that are not part of their daily routine such as the carrier, the car ride and the clinic which can result in increased fear, anxiety and [...]
CHANGE THE WAY YOUR PET VIEWS RESTRAINT AND HANDLING!
Do you have a pet that hates having their nails trimmed? Or maybe your pet is fine at the vet EXCEPT when it comes to taking their temperature. One way to deal with these fears is to utilize the concept of "desensitization" and "classical conditioning". Desensitization is the process of teaching the learner that a [...]
DEVELOP A PLAY RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PET!
The kids aren't the only ones who need to be entertained during this time of social distancing. This week we have dedicated our time to providing you with some tools to ensuring your pet is happy and entertained at home. Aim for a happy and fulfilled pet not just a tired pet! It is [...]
GIVE YOUR PUPPY THE BEST POSSIBLE START!
Pheromone therapy can help comfort your newly adopted puppy. Pheromones can help comfort your puppy during those first few nights in their new home, help make new experiences a little less scary and can even promote better training and socialization. Mac Animal Clinic was honored to be the filming location for Adaptil Junior's video segment [...]
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT A FEAR FREE CERTIFIED PRACTICE.
Come and experience the Fear Free Difference! Visit Mac Animal Clinic at 1026 Speers Road. Call 905-208-9933 or email reception@macvets.com for more information.
WHAT MAKES YOUR PET COMFORTABLE?
At Mac Animal Clinic we try and make your pet’s vet visit a Fear Free experience. This is why we provide various examination surfaces/ toys/ treats and then record your pets preferences in their emotional medical record. As pet owners you know your pet best and you can help us. Do they have a favorite [...]
