Stuart Greenfield

Ward CoOrdinator for Fitzpatrick Referrals UK

How to reduce stress in the veterinary waiting room

In the first instance, it is important to be able to recognise when a patient is experiencing a SR. There are certain behavioural signs that communicate that the patient is experiencing this SR. This...

How to recognise fear in canine inpatients

‘Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by threat, danger or harm (Oxford Dictionary, 2013). This is a natural response to any perceived aversive stimuli and is related to a natural survival...

Mental stimulation as a tool to enhance canine patient mental wellbeing

It has been stated that the mental wellbeing of patients can effect their quality of life and ultimately their welfare within practice (Yeates, 2012). Yates stresses how important it is to strive for...