The Cynophobia Clinic on Instagram: "👀 Watch this awesome client who had suffered for decades with a debilitating phobia of dogs as she perfectly handles an encounter with a nervous and excited dog. 📹 This video was recorded at the end of three days of exposure therapy, in which the client gradually built her confidence to interact with dogs in a controlled environment. 🐕 Her biggest fear was being approached by an energetic dog off-leash on her own. In the past she would have panicked and be

Treatment - Phobias

Fauna Veterinary Collective on Instagram: "We often get asked how we handle anxious or aggressive patients in our open-concept practice.🐶🩺 It all started before the appointment: ✔️ A happy visit to build trust ✔️ Pre-visit medication to reduce pet stress ✔️ A calm, collaborative plan with mom ✔️ Gentle pacing & fear free techniques ✔️ Letting our patient tell us what he is comfortable with & respecting those boundaries We used distraction, teamwork, & creativity to complete this patient’s exam