Terminology
FAS stands for?
What is Fear, Anxiety, and Stress
A patient is trying to run away, ears are tucked back. Which of the 4 Fs is being demonstrated?
What is Flight
A relaxed cat will have this type of eyes.
What are normal-shaped or almond-shaped eyes?
Veterinary patients often have a heightened sense of this compared to humans, making odor control important.
What is smell or olfaction?
What is the addition of something pleasant to a situation to increase the frequency of a desired behavior? Ex: Offering food or treats
What is Positive Reinforcement
A patient is struggling, growling, snapping, and baring teeth. Which of the 4 Fs is being demonstrated?
What is Fight
A scared cat often has pupils that look like this.
What are big or wide (dilated)?
This visual behavior shows that an animal is unsure and often precedes fleeing or freezing.
What is looking away or avoiding eye contact?
What reducing sensitivity or reactivity to stimuli through gradual controlled exposure?
What is Desensitization
A patient is still, unresponsive, and seemly compliant. Which of the 4 Fs is being demonstrated?
What is Freeze
This body part may be flat against the head when a cat is stressed.
What are the ears?
Cats especially dislike this during a vet visit, which is why visual barriers may help.
What is seeing or smelling dogs?
What term is used for maintaining physical hands-on contact with a patient?
What is the Touch Gradient
A patient is energetic, jumping, barking, and tail chasing. Which of the 4 Fs is being demonstrated?
What is Fidget
This sound often means a cat is unhappy.
What is hissing or growling?
This type of movement by veterinary staff can make animals more nervous or excited.
What is fast or sudden movement?
What does CER stand for?
What is Conditioned Emotional Response
A feline patient has almond shaped pupils, paws out, tail relaxed, and taking treats off of the table. Which of the 4 Fs is being demonstrated?
What is None!
A very still cat that won’t move is doing this.
What is freezing?
Approaching slowly from the side and avoiding eye contact is part of this Fear Free method.
What is Considerate Approach?