Vet visits can be stressful for many pets, and that stress often builds over time if nothing changes. Calm in Clinic sessions are designed to improve your pet’s relationship with the veterinary clinic so future visits feel safer, calmer, and easier for everyone involved.

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These visits focus on creating positive experiences in the clinic environment without pressure. Using treats, choice based handling, calming pheromones, patience, and gentle exposure, we help your pet learn that the clinic can be a predictable and rewarding place rather than something to fear.

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Sessions may include practicing everyday clinic moments such as entering the building, walking through reception, stepping on the scales, settling in a consult room, being handled gently, accepting treats from staff, nail trim preparation, or calmly recovering after minor procedures. Every plan is tailored to your pet’s confidence level and past experiences.

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Calm in Clinic is suitable for pets who tremble, hide, freeze, bark, cry, growl, try to escape, refuse treats, toilet indoors, or become difficult to handle during appointments. It can also be extremely valuable before stressful future events such as surgery, hospital stays, emergency visits, or ongoing medical treatment.

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Most pets benefit from multiple sessions, as confidence is built gradually through repetition and success. We usually begin during the clinic’s quietest times, then slowly progress to busier periods as your pet becomes more comfortable.

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A free first session is available as a gentle introduction to meet your pet, discuss goals, and create a personalised visit plan.

Currently available at Kingston Vet. If you would like this service offered at another clinic or location, please get in touch.​