"Really caring and friendly staff. Great with all animals. Sarah and Kabs have been great!." - Google review, February 2020 See more reviews |
"I can not speak highly enough of Belconnen Animal hospital, they care deeply for the animals they see and they are welcoming and friendly and always willing to go that extra mile to assist you, I would recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for the best care for there pets" - Facebook review. August 2020 See more reviews |
Fear-Free Vet Visits
Many of our patients love coming to see us, particularly those that love their treats.
Unfortunately we also see pets who are scared and need some extra help. There are a number of options to help your pet enjoy vet visits: 1. For cats, get the carrier out a week before a planned visit. Wipe the carrier out with water (no cleaning products), pop a fresh towel inside and leave it out for your cat to explore. If you place treats and food inside your cat can start to associate it with positive experiences. 2. Dogs are welcome anytime to come into the clinic for free 'treat therapy' visits. A few visits just for treats can work wonders to build up better associations. We have treats at reception, or bring your dog's favourite. For many pets, they only visit once a year and that visit involves injections. No wonder they get scared! 3. If your pet is worried at the vet and you know neither of these options will help, consider letting us know beforehand. There are a number of options to ensure you and your pet have a stress-free visit including pheromone therapy, booking you in for a quiet time of day, arranging some safe medications for you to pick up beforehand, or even examining your pet in the car or out the front of the clinic. |
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Think we could do better? Suggestions for improvement are best discussed with staff at the time so we can rectify problems immediately where possible. Otherwise, feel free to call or email us so we can ensure a prompt response.
Think we could do better? Suggestions for improvement are best discussed with staff at the time so we can rectify problems immediately where possible. Otherwise, feel free to call or email us so we can ensure a prompt response.