Treat dispensing toys are great for extra enrichment for cats and dogs. The pictured toys are filled with frozen, mashed banana, dog food, and then sealed with peanut butter. Our dogs love them! The great thing about these treat toys is they can be filled with many different things like spray cheese, frozen vegetables, and liver paste, just to mention a few. Some pet owners will bring their own treat dispensing toys to their appointment for vaccines or nail trims. This is a great way to distract the animal for the procedures being done. Apple Pie Toy Filling Recipe • 1 apple (cored and diced) • Cornstarch to thicken • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/3 cup apple juice Combine ingredients and heat in microwave or on stove top until liquid is gone. Then stuff the toy. If your pet is overweight you can put their regular kibble in a treat ball to encourage more activity to get the food out. There are also treat mazes and puzzles to occupy your cat or dog. These enrichment toys are great for dogs that are kennelled or when you’re not around. This is helpful for preventing or dealing with separation anxiety.
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Any other year, owners would be able to be with their pets when they come in to the veterinary clinic but Covid has changed that. I realize it might be hard to not be there when your puppy or kitten gets their first vaccines, although I want to assure you that our staff is taking excellent care of your pets. Our clinic has a good understanding of Fear Free and we use that knowledge to make your pet feel comfortable even when their owner is not present. When your pet comes in we offer many treats and have a variety for them to choose from. We even have treats for dogs with allergies! We put a towel on our exam table to make the surface less slippery for your pet. If your cat comes in a carrier that is top loading or the top easily comes off we can even do a full physical examination with them laying in the bottom of their carrier where they feel less nervous. We give lots of pets and belly rubs as well. It is important to us to make sure your pet is treated like part of the family because we know they are an important part of yours.
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