A veterinarian visit is often viewed as something that pets will fear regardless of the circumstances. There are countless examples of pets disdaining the vet in pop culture, one of the most iconic being Garfield. However, seeing the doctor doesn't have to be a stressful and scary experience for a pet or their owner.

Latah Creek Animal Hospital in southwest Spokane is a Fear Free veterinary practice, part of a national network of animal hospitals that have undergone special training and certification to respond to anxious clients' needs.

Clinic co-owners Dr. Megan Bauer and Jessica Osborne, a certified veterinary practice manager, believe going to the vet doesn't have to be so inherently stressful that your pet should simply power through. Stress and trauma from the vet may have lasting

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