{"id":826,"date":"2017-08-28T20:37:36","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T20:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2017-08-28T20:37:36","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T20:37:36","slug":"fear-free-dog-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/fear-free-dog-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Best Transport your Dog to the Vet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Bridget Andersen<\/h1>\n

How you transport your dog to the vet matters. We at Animal Medical Hospital are working to become a certified \u201cFear Free\u201d hospital. \u00a0 The term \u201cFear Free\u201d refers to a movement within veterinary medicine that addresses the emotional welfare of our patients, and the people that love them.\u00a0 This means that we are making adjustments to our lobby, exam room visits, and hospitalized stays in order to decrease fear, anxiety, and stress. \u00a0The first step to a less stressful visit to the veterinarian starts with a positive traveling experience.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Fear<\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Prepare the car<\/h4>\n
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    1. Play calming music or music specifically made to soothe dogs (Through a Dog\u2019s Ear, or Icalm).<\/li>\n
    2. Make sure that your dog has secure footing in the car.\u00a0 Use a non-slip mat.<\/li>\n
    3. Fasten in your dog with a seatbelt or place inside a carrier to provide your pet with a secure place to rest and to prevent injury or loss during the event of an accident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. \n

      Use pheromones<\/h4>\n

      Dog appeasing pheromones such as Adaptil can have a calming effect on your dog.\u00a0 Pheromones can be purchased as a spray, collar, or wipe and can be sprayed in your car or to a bandana that your dog can wear around his\/her neck.<\/li>\n

    5. \n

      Praise<\/h4>\n
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      1. Praise your dog for calm behavior.\u00a0 Bring his or her favorite treats and use them in the car, lobby and the appointment.<\/li>\n
      2. Avoid disciplining your dog for showing signs of stress such as barking, growling, hiding, or refusing to walk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      3. \n

        Safety<\/h4>\n
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        1. Make sure your dog is always on a leash or is in a carrier.\u00a0 Your pet\u2019s behavior may be unpredictable at the veterinary office and leashes and carriers can prevent tragic loss and injury.<\/li>\n
        2. In addition, maintaining control over your pet will also enable you to more quickly protect your dog from another dog in the event of an altercation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        3. \n

          Sedation<\/h4>\n
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          1. Your dog may need an anti-anxiety medication prior to coming into the hospital.\u00a0 If he\/she starts to show signs of fear, anxiety and stress (panting, drooling, pacing, barking) as soon as they get into the car, please call AMH to discuss premedication.<\/li>\n
          2. A stressful car ride will never lead to a good vet visit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
          3. \n

            Reschedule<\/h4>\n

            Consider rescheduling your appointment if your dog is showing signs of fear, anxiety or stress (see chart below).<\/p>\n

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          4. \n

            Return home<\/h4>\n
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            1. If your dog is returning to a multi-dog household, be aware that the housemates that remained at home may not be accepting of the dog that is returning to the house due to the strange hospital smells.<\/li>\n
            2. Monitor all dogs carefully after returning until your are sure that they are accepting one another.<\/li>\n
            3. If they seem on edge, separate the dog who went on the vet visit and rub him\/her down with a garment or towel that has a familiar \u201chome\u201d smell.<\/li>\n
            4. For dogs that have been sedated, keep them in a quiet room by themselves until they are completely awake.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
            5. \n

              Don\u2019t hesitate to call for advice if you are having difficulty transporting your dog!\u00a0 704-334-4684 \u00a0\"Fear<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Dr. Bridget Andersen How you transport your dog to the vet matters. 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