Fear Free Pets

Join Dr. Amy Shirley and her husband, Michael Shirley, to talk about their journey through veterinary medicine, how Fear Free helped replenish their love for the profession, and how Fear Free improved both their clients' lives and their business. Brought to you by Vetoquinol, makers of Zylkene.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought telehealth to the forefront of both human and animal healthcare. Listen to Bruce Truman, Chief Commercial Officer of Fear Free and founding board member of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, as he discusses the ins and outs of veterinary telehealth and how it supports the tenets of Fear Free.

Mikkel Becker, Lead Animal Trainer for Fear Free Pets, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, chats about the new Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification Program and how pet sitters and dog walkers play an integral role in both the physical and emotional wellbeing of pets.

Stacie Boswell, DVM, DACVS-LA, co-author of the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program – Equine, discusses the importance of Fear Free care for equine patients and their veterinary teams.

Join Michael Hargrove, DVM, MBA, CVA, as he discusses the positive impact of Fear Free on client relations, patient interactions, staff satisfaction, and overall practice operations.

Beginning with Halloween and lasting until the New Year, the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of year for pets and their people owners. If the pet already has any anxiety or fear-related behaviors, the holidays pose additional threats to their emotional well-being. Geriatric pets may find holidays more stressful than when the pet was younger, while new puppies and kittens stil...

With the current pandemic, disinfection has become as important as ever. In this podcast, Nicole Kenny, vice president of professional and technical services at Virox Technologies Inc, discusses new disinfection standards, common disinfection mistakes, and more. Brought to you by Virox Animal Health.

Bad breath can be a sign of something much more serious. Board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows and Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker explore the underrated importance of at-home dental care to keep your dog's mouth healthy and their kisses fresh. Brought to you by BARK.

Osteoarthritis insidiously, quietly, and progressively robs dogs of their quality of life. Think about it: People with OA don't go to their doctor complaining of "lameness" - they complain that they're in pain. Worst of all, the Labrador lifespan study found OA was the most common cause of death when it prompted an end of life decision. In this podcast, Ross H. Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVS, explains tha...

Thunder, fireworks, and many everyday sounds can be triggers for dogs with noise aversion. In this podcast, Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, Fear Free Certified, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, shares tips on how veterinarians can help their clients and patients deal with this difficult problem. Brought to you by Zoetis P...

Veterinarian Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM, and technician Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), discuss working as a team with feline osteoarthritis patients. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.

Dr. Fiona Bateman, BVSc, DACVD, discusses Fear Free techniques to make long-term, at-home management of dermatology an enjoyable experience for all involved! Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.

In this podcast, Michele Rosenbaum, VMD, DACVD, Medical Lead - Dermatology for Zoetis Petcare, highlights how each member of the veterinary team can use Fear Free principles to have the best results with allergic itchy dogs. She describes how to modify common exam room dermatology diagnostic techniques by using Fear Free techniques and shares resources on how to get your practice ready for Itchy P...

Valerie A. Fadok, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVD, joins us to discuss how to use Fear Free techniques to get a good examination of the skin and ears. She reviews two case studies where these techniques led to success. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.

Dogs with allergic itch may have increased stress. In this podcast, Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and Fear Free Certified Professional, will outline how to incorporate Fear Free approaches that will reduce the pet's stress and help clients understand and accept that these cases will be lifelong, requiring repeated clinic visits. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare...

Veterinarian Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM, and technician Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC), discuss working as a team with canine osteoarthritis patients. They cover how to incorporate the Zoetis canine checklist and Fear Free key attributes in the process. Brought to you by Zoetis Petcare.

Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker discusses tips and tricks for best communicating to pet owners about the importance of Fear Free veterinary care for their pets. Brought to you by Elanco.

Listen to Dr. Edward Wakem, manager of companion animal veterinary services at Ceva Animal Health, as he debunks common myths and misperceptions about Fear Free Practice Certification.

Fear Free's Head of Research Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM (CA), discusses the current research behind Fear Free techniques.

Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, discusses how pain presents itself and its adverse effects on a pet's quality of life.

Board-certified veterinary surgeon Dr. Denis Philibert explains the benefits of using Fear Free techniques to reduce fear, anxiety, stress, and pain in surgery and recovery.

Dr. Sara Pizano, animal welfare strategist at Team Shelter USA and author of The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters, discusses the link between a Fear Free shelter environment and implementing best practices in shelters. Sponsored by Virox.

The holiday season can be difficult for pets. Join Sharon L. Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Zoetis Petcare Medical Lead for Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia; Joyce A. Login, DVM, Zoetis Petcare Medical Lead for Pain, Oncology, and Specialty Products; and host Steve Dale to get expert Fear Free tips on helping them enjoy the season along with their owners. Sponsored by Zoetis Petcare.

Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD, Senior Veterinary Specialist, Dermatology at Zoetis Petcare, and Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB of Veterinary Behavior Consultations, share top tips for treating itchy dogs and the fear, anxiety, and stress associated with dermatologic issues. Sponsored by Zoetis Petcare.

Dr. Graham Bilbrough, associate director of medical affairs at IDEXX, and Dr. Marty Becker, founder and CEO of Fear Free, discuss the importance of preventive care in veterinary medicine.