Reducing Stress in Feline Patients

The standard of care for handling veterinary patients has changed. The late Dr. Sophia Yin devoted her career to teaching veterinary team members about the importance of attending to the behavioral needs of patients. Her books and videos1 clearly demonstrate practical techniques that can be used to reduce fear in dogs and cats when they are handled for veterinary procedures. Reducing patient stress is not an option. There is building evidence that it is a necessity.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research