Procedural Sedation: The Benefits of Pharmaceuticals for a Fear Free Visit
Let’s face it, veterinary visits can be scary for pets. When we don’t consider a patient’s emotional health, their fear, anxiety, and stress can increase with every visit. Eventually, pet parents may hesitate to schedule necessary appointments, and the pet’s healthcare may suffer. A pet’s emotional health is important, and can have real and far-reaching effects on their physical health. Fortunately, there are a number of methods we can use to make vet visits less stressful, from counterconditioning with positive reinforcement to premedication and sedation.
During this webinar, we will learn:
Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her doctorate in veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before moving to California to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been board-certified in animal welfare since 2018 and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003. Her special interests include the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets, and zoo animals. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and the author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She currently serves as the shelter veterinary behaviorist for the SPCA of Texas.
During this webinar, we will learn:
- Why Fear Free veterinary visits are critical to providing lifelong healthcare for dogs
- Premedication protocols that can reduce your patients’ FAS
- How to recognize when to stop a procedure
- Sedation protocols that can facilitate a Fear Free visit
Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her doctorate in veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before moving to California to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been board-certified in animal welfare since 2018 and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003. Her special interests include the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets, and zoo animals. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and the author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She currently serves as the shelter veterinary behaviorist for the SPCA of Texas.
