22/10/2026
Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals (PVPs). Fancy name, simple goal — helping your pet feel a little less worried about coming to see us!🐾
For some pets, visiting the vet can be overwhelming. New smells, unfamiliar faces, being handled and sometimes having things done that they don’t particularly enjoy. And while we have plenty of treats, toys and cuddles up our sleeves, sometimes a little extra help goes a long way.
PVPs are medications prescribed to help reduce fear, anxiety and stress before a visit. They’re not about simply making your pet sleepy or easier for us to handle. They’re about helping your pet feel more comfortable, giving them a better experience and hopefully building more positive associations with vet visits over time.
And something we’d really love our clients to understand...
If we suggest PVPs for your pet, it’s never simply a quick fix or a way to make an appointment easier for us. It’s a recommendation we’ve given genuine thought to, based on your pet’s individual needs, behaviour and previous experiences.
We don’t take these recommendations lightly. We recognise that every pet is different, and sometimes medication is just one small part of a much bigger plan to help them feel safe and supported.
And importantly, it’s a conversation, not an expectation.
You don’t have to say yes to PVPs simply because we’ve suggested them. We want to share what we’ve noticed, explain why we feel they might benefit your pet, and give you the opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts and make an informed decision together. Our hope is always to improve their experience, not just for their next visit, but for all the visits still to come. 💙
We want to know what works for YOUR pet! 🐾
Maybe you’ve been working on a particular training technique at home that you’d love us to continue during their consult. Maybe your pet prefers not to be offered treats or needs a little extra space. Or perhaps there’s something we’ve done in a previous visit that you’d love us to do differently next time.
Please tell us. We won’t be offended. We promise! 💙
You know your pet better than anyone, and we believe the best veterinary experiences happen when we work together!