We’re Your Fear Free Vet in Boiling Springs and Spartanburg, SC
We want to make your pet’s vet visits better every time you see us. That’s why Pet’s Favorite Vet is a Fear Free Certified practice. We know that many dogs and cats experience fearfulness, anxiety, and/or stress when they come to the vet, and this can hold them back from receiving the essential care they require to stay healthy. Our Fear Free Certified professionals know how to look for signs of FAS (fearfulness, anxiety, and stress) in patients and make modifications to their environment and treatment to make their experience more positive. At Pet’s Favorite Vet, we care for your pet’s emotional well-being just as much as their physical well-being.
Find out how our Fear Free certification can make vet visits more enjoyable and productive for your pet! Call (864) 406-9877 or click below to schedule online.
How We Use Fear Free to Help Your Pet
Being Fear Free Certified means our team is trained to provide low-stress care that helps anxious dogs and cats feel calmer and more secure. Here’s how we do it:
- We can provide pre-visit sedation or supplements to take the edge off your pet’s anxiety and make their visit more relaxing (let us know in advance of your appointment if your pet needs this!).
- If you prefer, we can have you wait in the car with your pet (instead of the lobby) so they don’t have to be around other animals.
- We also use artificial cat and dog pheromone infusers in our exam rooms, which work as calming chemical signals to anxious pets.
- Our team members speak in low, calm voices and always refrain from using force to examine, test, or treat your pet.
- We use gentle control techniques, innovative tools, and medication when necessary to ensure your pet’s emotional health isn’t sacrificed for the sake of medical care.
- Don’t forget treats! Treats are a pleasant distraction for dogs and cats. Our goal is to help your pet associate our hospital with good things (make sure your pet is a little hungry when they visit).
- Being examined on a high exam table can make some pets anxious. If your pet prefers, we can examine them on the floor, in their carrier, or even on your lap - wherever they are most comfortable.
Start Your Pet’s Fear Free Journey at Home
As your pet’s number one advocate and caregiver, you can do some things at home to prepare your pet for vet visits and further alleviate their anxiety. Ask our team at Pet’s Favorite Vet for personalized advice by calling (864) 406-9877 or requesting an appointment online, and feel free to check out Fear Free Happy Homes for even more information! Fear Free Happy Homes is an excellent resource for dog and cat owners who want to be proactive about managing their companions’ anxiety.