Whiskers on the Way: A Fear Free Guide to Kitten Season Preparation
Kitten season is sure to bring many challenges and opportunities for shelter staff and the rescue community. Kittens require special care to safeguard their physical and emotional wellbeing. These adorable felines are subject to illness and significant fear, anxiety, and stress during their most vulnerable period, and preparing now can help you make a positive impact on kittens in need. Join Elite Fear Free Certified® Veterinary Technician, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CTP, CCBC, VTS (Behavior), as she discusses how you can prepare for a successful kitten season.
In this webinar, you will learn:
Tabitha Kucera is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a registered veterinary technician, a veterinary technician specialist in behavior, and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Additionally, she is Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified, a Fear Free Certified speaker and coach, and a Fear Free Practice certification consultant. Tabitha enjoys helping people better understand and relate to their animal companions, which leads to a stronger bond and more gratifying relationship. She lectures on the regional and national levels and at multiple veterinary technology programs. She has also helped to develop training and behavior programs for various veterinary hospitals and shelters, and works as a consultant for many shelters and private veterinary practices. Tabitha hosts a podcast, “Tails from a Vet Tech,” and serves on the board of the Pet Professional Guild’s cat committee.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How to reduce FAS in kittens
- Techniques for handling and socializing kittens
- How to create a safe and supportive environment for kittens in need
- Practical strategies and tips, such as disinfecting with an effective product such as Rescue, for ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of kittens in your care
Tabitha Kucera is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a registered veterinary technician, a veterinary technician specialist in behavior, and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Additionally, she is Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified, a Fear Free Certified speaker and coach, and a Fear Free Practice certification consultant. Tabitha enjoys helping people better understand and relate to their animal companions, which leads to a stronger bond and more gratifying relationship. She lectures on the regional and national levels and at multiple veterinary technology programs. She has also helped to develop training and behavior programs for various veterinary hospitals and shelters, and works as a consultant for many shelters and private veterinary practices. Tabitha hosts a podcast, “Tails from a Vet Tech,” and serves on the board of the Pet Professional Guild’s cat committee.
