Desensitization is the process of teaching your pet that a specific stimulus (nail trim, ear cleaning, injection, etc.) is non-threatening over time. This process’s results can be very rewarding, but it can take a lot of patience and time. If desensitization attempts happen too quickly, you can make the problem worse, so it is important to move at the pet’s pace. As part of our Fear Free initiative, we have developed Victory Visits to help if your pet has certain triggers they find particularly frightening. Our veterinary technicians are able to spend one on one time with your pet during our Victory Visits to help formulate and introduce a desensitization plan.
If you have any questions or would like assistance in formulating a desensitization plan for your pet, please call us to ask us about our new Victory Visits! These visits will help desensitize your pet to a range of events, from nail trims to subcutaneous injections for things like insulin, fluids, or joint supplements, or simply a visit to the vet!
We believe the desensitization process is best started at a young age, so we have included 3 Love the Vet Visits in our Healthy Puppy Packages to help your new little furry friends learn to accept and enjoy treatments/procedures at the hospital!
Watch the video below and call us for an appointment at (970) 963-2371.
Preparing Your Dog to Visit the Vet