Before the exam:

• Carriers for your pups and kitties should be left out for them all the time to get them acclimated to at home. Make it a fun and comfortable place for them. Put favorite toys and blankets in the carriers for them.
• Calming sprays can be applied inside the carriers.
• If your dog or cat is particularly worried you can ask for a calming supplement or stronger meds for them.
• Bring dogs in to say Hi and get yummy treats for us at any time to get used to the clinic.
• Don’t feed pet several hours before their exam and bring in their favorite treats so they really enjoy The Visit.

During the exam:

• We spray the rooms with a special calming spray before all cat exams and some dog exams.
• We do our best to be quiet and we try to go slow and calmly through the exam as much as possible.
• We give them yummy treats throughout the exam and even some catnip for those finicky felines.

A trip to the vet is not always the easiest even when your Fur kid feels great and these steps can make The Visit as”Fear Less” as possible here at TLC.