Scared pets at the vet are displaying perfectly normal fear responses, but it doesn't have to be like this. Pre-visit medications can be part of a plan to minimize fear, anxiety and stress when your dog or cat needs veterinary medical care. Fear Free certified veterinarian, Dr. Hope Jankunas joins us in this week's episode, which focuses on how pre-visit medications, such as pheromones, gabapentin, and trazodone, may help make your pet's trip to the vet as pleasant as it could be.

Blog posts written by Dr. Jankunas:

• No More Scaredy Cats- https://companionpethospital.com/2018/08/01/springtime-2-2/
• Fear Free Visits Promote Better Veterinary Care-https://companionpethospital.com/2017/03/13/fear-free-visits-promote-better-veterinary-care/

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