No more scaredy cats! Local animal hospital embraces "fear free" approach: Ready Pet GO!

Posted on Wed 24 May 2023 in news

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Let's face it: a vet visit can turn even the happiest, most confident creatures into a quivering ball of nerves. How animal care is dispensed has evolved in the last several decades. Lyndhurst Animal Clinic is among those embracing the change.

Once afraid of the scale and stethoscope, Bender now recognizes the vet's office as a safe place to be.

"Fear Free was founded by Dr. Marty Becker in 2016 with the single mission of alleviating the fear and anxiety and stress in pets by inspiring and educating people who care for them."

Dr. Kelly Cairns is a veterinarian, who is also Vice President of Medical Excellence and Education at Thrive Pet Healthcare. Lyndhurst Animal Clinic is part of the Thrive network.

Fear Free starts before you even walk through the front door.

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Fear Free is a training program teaching veterinary professionals and staff how to care for your pet in ways that’ll keep his stress down at the clinic.