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Anesthesia can present unique challenges for feline patients, from their small size and unique metabolism to individual temperaments and health considerations. Understanding these differences, along with recognizing and reducing Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS), can help support a safer, more comfortable perioperative experience for cats and veterinary teams alike.

Join Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS, on October 22 at 8 p.m. ET for a one-hour webinar exploring practical strategies for navigating feline anesthesia with confidence. Attendees will learn approaches for optimizing the perioperative period, addressing common anesthesia challenges, and incorporating Fear Free feline handling techniques to support both physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the patient experience.

*This webinar is RACE approved for one CE hour.

Active Fear Free members should log in to their account and use the registration link in the Webinars section of their Member Homepage to register at no cost.

Non-members are welcome to register for $49 USD.

Register now with the link in our bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!

This week, we're celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians who dedicate their time, knowledge, and compassion to making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. We are so grateful for the care and commitment they bring to their work every day!

Help us show our appreciation by nominating a vet tech who goes above and beyond. Each nominee will receive a special shoutout from Fear Free and be entered for a chance to win a Fear Free Owala®!

Submit your nomination today though the link in our bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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As Fear Free® and INABA USA (@inaba_northamerica) each celebrate 10 years, Inaba is proud to recognize the veterinary technicians who help create positive experiences for cats every day. Inaba thanks these professionals for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to Fear Free care.

Veterinary technicians are invited to share their favorite Fear Free moment or tip using #ChuruFearFreeTech, then visit the link in bio to register. 🔗

As a thank you, eligible veterinary technicians who comment and register will receive a complimentary 50-count Variety Jar of Churu Nourish™ for their own cats while supplies last. by @fearfreepets

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Help pet parents find you!

Take a minute to check that your Fear Free Directory listing is complete and up to date. Log in to your Fear Free account and select My Directory Listing to review or add your information.

Be sure to select the types of care you provide, too. Keeping your listing current makes it easier for pet parents to find the right Fear Free professional or team near them. Log in with the link in bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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This webinar explores early signs and causes of inter-cat conflict and practical strategies for restoring safety and reducing stress in multi-cat homes. Attendees will learn how to interpret feline body language, improve the home environment and resource access, use play and positive associations to redirect behavior, and apply gradual desensitization, introductions, and reintroductions to help cats coexist more comfortably.

Join us along on October 27 at 3 p.m. ET with Rachel S. Geller, Ed.D., for a one-hour webinar and gain practical skills to respond to the complexities of an inter-cat household all in a Fear Free way.

*This webinar is pending RACE approval for one CE hour.

Register now with the link in our bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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This October, we’re putting the focus on feline care. Cats have unique needs when it comes to veterinary visits, and understanding how they communicate and respond to handling can make all the difference.

Our member exclusive course, Fear Free for Felines: An Introduction, explores considerate handling, touch gradients, rewards, gentle control, and practical strategies to help reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) in feline patients.

Check out the course in Fear Free Academy and continue building your confidence in feline care. Link in bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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Cats experience the veterinary world differently. Their sensitivity to unfamiliar environments, handling, scent, sound, pain, and changes in routine can quickly influence Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS).

This month, Fear Free puts feline needs at the center, exploring practical ways to create calmer, safer, and more compassionate experiences for cats, caregivers, and veterinary teams.

Explore this month's learning spotlight with the link in our bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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13 days ago

#MedicalPetShirts protective recovery wear is designed to protect wounds and sensitive areas while allowing dogs, cats and rabbits greater freedom to move, eat, rest and interact naturally. This means patients can stay protected while owners can continue providing physical closeness and affection—supporting emotional comfort alongside physical protection.

Supporting positive emotions can contribute to #petwellbeing and recovery, which is why the ability to play calmly, explore, rest and seek comfort matters after surgery or during medical treatment.

Learn how positive emotions can support recovery with MPS. Link in bio. 🔗

#Veterinarytips #pethealthcare by @fearfreepets

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The patient experience begins long before the exam room. 🐾
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Every hallway, waiting area, treatment space, scent, and sound contributes to how dogs and cats experience your clinic.
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Join Heather E. Lewis, AIA, NCARB, for Beyond Clean: Balancing Infection Control and Sensory Experience in Clinical Environments, where you'll learn practical strategies to create healthier, calmer, and more welcoming spaces for both animals and people.
✅ Reduce fear, anxiety, and stress
✅ Support infection control through intentional design
✅ Improve the sensory experience for dogs and cats
✅ Discover simple upgrades you can make in your current space
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Learn more and register: https://vist.ly/5m4cc @fearfreepets Webinar promo for 'Beyond Clean' with Heather E. Lewis and an image of a dog. by @fearfreepets

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Each month brings new opportunities to connect with your community. Our ready-to-share social media graphics highlight upcoming pet and animal awareness days, giving you timely content to share throughout the month.

Browse the latest graphics and share the ones that matter most to you and your community.

To find them, log in to your Fear Free account, go to Resources, then select Marketing Resources to view and download the latest graphics.

Link in our bio. 🔗 by @fearfreepets

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