About the course

This presentation addresses strategies for preparing dogs and cats experiencing pain for veterinary visits, focusing on minimizing stress and discomfort both at home and within the hospital environment. The session covers home-based preparation techniques, environmental modifications in the clinic, handling approaches based on Low Stress Handling® and Sophia Yin’s 10 General Handling® Principles, and the application of cooperative care techniques. The presentation will examine the use of medication protocols, sedation options, and handling tools to support safer and more comfortable experiences for both patients and veterinary teams. Participants will learn how to integrate these strategies into daily practice to improve outcomes for painful patients. 

Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB

Dr. Christine Calder is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. With over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and research, Dr. Calder specializes in improving the emotional health and welfare of animals through science-based, low-stress handling and behavior modification. She is Chief Behavior Officer at CattleDog Publishing®, an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, and provides private behavior consultations through Calder Veterinary Behavior Services. Dr. Calder is also the co-author of Low Stress Handling®: A Practical Guide to Cooperative Care, Training, and Behavior Modifications and Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 3 Lessons

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    Supporting Painful Dogs and Cats Through Veterinary Visits: A Guide to Comfort and Cooperative Care

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Supporting Painful Dogs and Cats Through Veterinary Visits: A Guide to Comfort and Cooperative Care

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Supporting Painful Dogs and Cats Quiz

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Supporting Painful Dogs + Cat Slide Deck

Learn practical tips for supporting painful dogs and cats through veterinary visits

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