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Meghan E Herron1, Traci Shreyer2
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 601 Vernon L Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
Implementing low-stress handling techniques prioritizes patient welfare and veterinary staff safety. Creating a behavior handling plan improves patient visits and strengthens client relationships.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Animal behavior
Background:
- Ensuring patient emotional well-being is as crucial as physical care in veterinary practice.
- Effective animal handling is vital for both patient welfare and veterinary staff safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of low-stress handling in veterinary settings.
- To highlight the benefits of proactive behavior handling plans and tool utilization.
Main Methods:
- Assessing the environment and patient's response prior to handling.
- Developing individualized behavior handling plans for each patient.
- Understanding the appropriate use of handling tools.
Main Results:
- Low-stress handling protocols enhance patient safety and welfare.
- Behavior handling plans facilitate smoother future veterinary visits.
- Proper use of handling tools increases efficiency and humaneness.
Conclusions:
- Prioritizing emotional well-being through low-stress handling is essential.
- Behavior handling plans and tool knowledge improve the veterinary experience for patients and clients.
- A comprehensive approach to handling benefits all parties involved.
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