Screening Appointment
This video shows how an appointment can be made less stressful for your cat. – by Feline Healthy Aging Clinic
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General exam / handling
Scruffing – Inappropriate technique to handle cats
This video explains why scruffing is an inappropriate technique to handle cats. – by Caroline Crevier-Chabot from Folies Félines
https://youtu.be/AauRRNqIjrQ?si=Mw8JrOUMcI4AnJPh
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Vet Handling | Dos and Do Nots
This video goes over some inappropriate techniques to handle cats and some appropriate ones. – by Caroline Crevier-Chabot from Folies Félines
https://youtu.be/eoZCxUoMWrA?si=q4PVfh0qgQNq_K1z
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Removing a splint and sutures
These videos show a kitten getting their splint and stitches removed without restraint, using treats. – by boston.rob.the.cat
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Spay/Neuter: Stress Reduction Techniques for Cats
This video shows what happens in spay/neuter clinics from the CAT’s point of view and how to help them feel safer. – by ASPCApro
https://youtu.be/76Cjw0G3GzM?si=HGMfu6ahpCQBEXjp
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Your Cat Hates the Vet? | Vet Covers Effective Hacks
This video presents tips for making veterinary visits less stressful. – by Dr. Em from Vet Med Corner
https://youtu.be/B9RP9tfjbzE?si=pFWkoPha11q__Nkk
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Scruffing, pinning, thrashing cats? That’s not cat care.
This video explains the variability between vet practitioners, what the current situation is, and gives examples of appropriate veterinary care. – by Tabitha Kucera from Chirrups and Chatter
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Instead of picking up kittens without their permission, try this!
This video shows a kitten walking into someone’s arms from a cage. – by Friends for Life Behavior Team
https://youtu.be/Nq7DYJUB_Zs?si=cdwBXAxGmMCZmszx
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Stop pulling, start supporting
This video goes over commonly thoughts positions for restraint and alternatives. – by Tabitha Kucera from Chirrups and Chatter
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Kitten practicing cooperative care training in exam room
This video shows a kitten practicing cooperative care – by Friends for Life Behavior Team
https://youtu.be/O_P8hGsP3gA?si=i48o52BsbUFmUBUy
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Handling cats for common procedures
This video shows examples of a variety of procedures with minimal handling. – by International Cat Care / ISFM
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Cooperative Care: Start button
This video shows the use of a front paw target as a start button for auscultation. – by Tjadina Klein from Untrainable Cats
https://youtu.be/w4uGhHoYoco?si=AJaI8xb_f8A_TBNN
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Bladder ultrasound
This picture shows how it is sometimes possible to accommodate a cat during ultrasound. Click on it to read the full explanation. – by Gateway Pet Hospital
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First eye exam in a young cat without Churu // with Churu
These videos show the difference that a delicious distraction can make to an eye exam. – by José Manuel Guzmán Gudiño at Centro Veterinario de Especialidades 24Hrs
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Counter Conditioning Touch
This video shows counter conditioning for touch. by by Cari Tetzlaff and Better Together Animal Training
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Placing a cat in a cat carrier
This video provides suggestions for how to put a cat back in a carrier at the vet. – by International Cat Care
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Removing a cat from the carrier
This video shows ways of getting cats out of carriers as stress free as possible. – by International Cat Care
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How to get a reluctant cat into a carrier using a towel
This video shows how to capture a cat with a towel and get it into a carrier. – by DrSallyJFoote
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Feline Aging Clinic
This video shows general exams and blood draws on aging patients. – by Feline Healthy Aging Clinic
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How to know when to stop handling your cat – Feline ladder of aggression – mouth exam
This video shows how to use the Feline ladder of aggression and gives tips for examining the mouth. – Dr Sally J Foote
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Performing a health examination
This video shows a vet exam with all sorts of handling that a cat might have to experience during the exam. – by International Cat Care
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The best place to examine a cat
This video shows different places that cat be used to provide a general exam. – by Dr Ilona Rodan and catalystcouncil
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Tips for examining a fearful cat
This video shows how to perform a general exam on a fearful cat. by Dr Ilona Rodan and Catalystcouncil
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Low stress carrier exam technique for anxious cat
This video shows a vet exam in the bottom of a carrier. – by Dr Sally J Foote
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A low stress exam for an anxious cat using the carrier method
This video shows a vet exam in the bottom of a carrier. – by Sally J Foote
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A low stress exam using the carrier method with a feisty cat
This video shows a vet exam using blankets with the cat in the bottom of the carrier. – by Sally J Foote
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Counter Conditioning an aggressive cat to veterinary exam
This video shows a vet exam without restraint and with food and pets as reinforcers. – by Dr Sally J Foote
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Reformed exam aggressive cat
This video shows a minimal restraint exam using food. – Dr Sally J Foote
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Caleb’s Fear Free vet adventure
This video shows a Fear Free vet visit including a jugular blood draw. – by Victoria Blais from Clever Cats Livonia
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Haddie’s Fear Free vet visit
This video shows a low stress exam using liquid treats as a distraction. – by Victoria Blais from Clever Cats Livonia
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Fearful cat handling webinar
This video is a webinar on fearful cat handling. – by Michelle Damon and Massachussets Animal Coalition
The following time stamps in particular are of interest:
- 31:50 – Alternatives to scruffing
- 32:37 – Cowel technique
- 46:30 – Demonstrations of handling without scruffing for collecting samples.
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Ninja Cat Sedation
This video shows how to quickly inject a cat that can’t be handled. – by Sophia Yin and Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center
https://youtu.be/BFcNSmUPrS0?si=pDAEjD7LZ29kAvRE
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