Acclimating Patients to Veterinary Care During COVID-19

The practice of veterinary medicine has changed in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of these changes is felt at every level of patient care. Going to the vet can be frightening for our pets even under normal circumstances, and we have seen firsthand how encountering a team of strangers in face masks compounds the stress and fear experienced by patients. In this video, our behavior resident and part-time general practice and emergency veterinarian, Dr. Kim Krug, addresses some key ways to help your pet stay comfortable during curb-side veterinary services and all of the unique experiences our dogs and cats are acclimating to under these new circumstances.