Fear Free

We study fear-free techniques and use them every day! This helps in keeping your pets happy and healthy! Below are some of the fear-free techniques we use and recommend.

Owners Can Help By:

  • Remove or reduce anxiety triggers.
  • Use easy-open pet carriers.
  • Withhold food after 6 p.m. – calm stomach and mind.
  • Make sure the pet carrier is covered and on a flat surface.

  • Pet owner will make practice runs to the veterinary hospital for just rewards.  This will desensitize the pet to the location if that triggers stress.

  • If necessary and after recommended by our staff, pet sedation protocols can be started before the pet owner leaves home.

Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital Will Help By:

  • We are very well trained on reading pets’ body language, proper restraint, individualized restraint based on patients’ responses and so on.

  • We are educated on the proper way to approach a fearful animal.

  • We offer a calm, quiet environment with reduced lighting. 

  • We use pheramone diffusers throughout our clinic.

  • We reduce the amount of times we have to move your animal.  Our clinic is set up efficiently to alleviate as much stress as possible.

Let's Get Started Today!

Going to the vet can be tough  or both a pet and their owner. Our goal is to make it as stress-free as possible. If you have any questions about our services or the way we work, don’t hesitate to give us a call!

Call Us: 870-425-0035