Cat-Centric Veterinary Experience Webinar Highlights Stress-Reducing Strategies
A webinar titled “Designing a Cat-Centric Veterinary Experience” will be held on October 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm EDT. The session, led by Veterinary Technician Specialist Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy, focuses on how the design of veterinary visits can lower cat stress, improve compliance, and strengthen the caregiver bond.
The presentation covers evidence-based tactics for creating Cat Friendly practices, including environmental changes and team training. Participants will learn about certifications such as Cat Friendly Practice, Fear Free, and Low Stress Handling, and how these can empower veterinary professionals and enhance patient care.
Key elements discussed include the “Five Pillars” of feline-friendly environments and respect for feline sensory perception. Practical applications for lobbies, exam rooms, and hospitalization areas are shared, covering pheromone use, music, lighting, carrier etiquette, and resource separation.
Adopting these strategies can help veterinary teams reduce feline stress, improve patient cooperation, lower workplace injuries, and raise the overall standard of care for cats and their caregivers.
The program is RACE approved for one hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
Key takeaways
- Cat sensitivity to environment makes design crucial for stress reduction.
- Certifications like Cat Friendly Practice, Fear Free, and Low Stress Handling support better patient care.
- Practical tools include pheromones, music, lighting, carrier etiquette, and resource separation.
- Implementing these tactics can lower stress, improve cooperation, and reduce workplace injuries.
- The webinar offers one hour of RACE-approved continuing education credit.
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Originally reported by EveryCat Health Foundation. Read the full article.
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