“Fear free” veterinary care ideally addresses the physical and emotional wellbeing of animals. It is not a new concept. Idaho veterinarian Marty Becker took the approached and started the company Fear Free. It certifies veterinarians, technicians and sometimes entire practices after online training. More than 39,000 professionals and 113 practices been certified “fear free.” This feature article highlights successes of the protocols.
Source: The New York Times, January 28, 2020. Link (limited free views) Chronic anxiety can have lasting consequences for pets, as it does for people. Among the effectives, Dr. Landsberg says, are weakened immunity, gastrointestinal and respiratory problems and slower would healing. There’s also some evidence that fearful pets age faster than their calmer peers.