FAS
Exams
Team Tips
Behaviour
Fear Free Tools
100
What does FAS stand for?
Fear, Anxiety and Stress
100
If a pet doesn't want to be examined on a table, what are 2 other options?
Floor, lap, carrier.
100
What are 4 things in a clinic environment that give patients stress?
Noise, odour, hunger, pain, fear pheromones, unfamiliar pets and people
100
Any experience, environment, or object that disrupts the body's normal state is called this
A stressor
100
To help create a positive emotional response to the clinic, patients should be offered highly desirable types of these.
Treats
200
How is FAS classified?
Low/Moderate/High Or Levels 0-5
200
The exam room is a sensory environment so we need to be aware of how the pet experiences the following 5 things -
sight, sound, smell, touch and taste (treats)
200
Training for the team must include communication with pet owners. For example, instead of saying a pet is aggressive or cranky, we would use a term like
Fearful or anxious
200
The addition of something pleasant to a situation to encourage repeated behaviour/s is called
Positive Reinforcement
200
Exam tables, patient scales, and kennels should all have this, to promote a feeling of stability/security.
A non-slip surface
300
What are 3 signs of mild/level 1 FAS in a dog?
Lip licking, avoiding eye contact, turns head away, lifts paw, partially dilate pupils, slight panting but corners of lips closed
300
Every exam room should be equipped with these two things. A treat is an example of 1, while a squeaky toy is an example of the other
Rewards and distractions.
300
Training for the team should include understanding of 4 things to avoid when interacting with dogs
Avoid standing in front of or bending overtop of them, avoid staring/prolonged eye contact, no rapid movements, do not offer treats quickly
300
What are 3 positive reinforcers that can be used in a vet clinic?
Treats, praise, petting, grooming, playing
300
This widely recognized calming pheromone for cats is frequently used in exam rooms and on clinic towels.
Feliway
400
What are 3 signs of moderate/level 2-3 FAS in cats?
whiskers back, crouched and turned away posture, ears to the side, tail tight to the body, some pupil dilation, furrowed brow.
400
How many Fear Free objects can you see?
There are 5
400
What are 2 rules to follow when moving a pet in clinic by leash?
Never pull/drag
Keep the leash short (1-2 feet)
Use a slip lead
Use food as a lure
400
This is what we call learning that results in a relatively permanent change
Conditioning
400
What are 3 things we can do/use to keep noise to a minimum in the clinic?
Use white noise, speak calmly, play calming music.
500
If a patient is showing signs of FAS by struggling, what rules do we follow for a dog? What about a cat?
Dog = >3 sec and we stop, no more than 3 tries
Cat = >2 sec and we stop, no more than 2 tries
500
Along with the medical history, you need this to complete a Fear Free exam...
An emotional records
500
What are 2 rules to follow when transporting pets in carriers?
Never carry from just the handle
Do not allow the carrier to swing/hold it tight to your side
500
This is the term we use for adding something aversive to a situation to decrease an unwanted behaviour in the future.
Positive punishment.
500
What does CAM stand for and what are 2 examples of products that fall under this category?
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
- healthcare practices not part of conventional healthcare e.g.:
Pheromones
Nutraceuticals
Botanicals