#73 - How to Have Happier Vet Visits

03/18/24 • 22 min

Last week we talked with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy about cooperative care for all species, and this week Allie and Emily talk about how to have happier vet visits.

In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about:

Why Wants Vs. Needs conversations are important
Tips for thoughtful antecedent arrangement at the clinic
How to determine if your pet does better with you or going in the back with the vet staff

You can find the full episode show notes here.

Last week we talked with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy about cooperative care for all species, and this week Allie and Emily talk about how to have happier vet visits.

In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about:

Why Wants Vs. Needs conversations are important
Tips for thoughtful antecedent arrangement at the clinic
How to determine if your pet does better with you or going in the back with the vet staff

You can find the full episode show notes here.

Previous Episode

#72 - Dr. Valli Parthasarathy: Cooperative Care for All Species

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Dr. Valli Parthasarathy the owner of Synergy Veterinary Behavior in Portland, Oregon, where she helps families whose dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other species show problematic behaviors.

In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Valli talk about:

Common behavior issues in various species
Cooperative care for significant behavioral special needs
The ROI of sedation for medical procedures
Dr. Valli’s journey with a teenage Dutch Shepherd

You can find the full episode show notes here.

Next Episode

#74 - Q&A: Why Does My Dog Only Care Sometimes?

To wrap up Season 6, we're answering your questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode!

In this season's Q&A episode Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about:

Why our pets sometimes react to things and sometimes don't
Tips for helping your pet enjoy paw care
Whether dogs can sleep in the bed

You can find the full episode show notes here.

Enrichment for the Real World - #73 - How to Have Happier Vet Visits

Transcript

[00:00:00] Allie: Talk to your vet clinic and ask about things like, "Can I schedule at a time when there aren't going to be as many other people and dogs?"

"Can I wait in the car with my dog, and you can text me or call me when they're ready so that I don't have to wait in the lobby?"

"Can I go straight into the room instead of, of hanging out in the lobby to do paperwork?"

We even do our payment in the room. They just take my credit card, and run payment,