08/04/2026
Meet beautiful Freya ๐
Freya recently came in to be spayed, and like many pets, she experiences separation anxiety and can feel nervous around strangers. At Howick Village Vets, weโre passionate about creating a calm, fear-free experience tailored to every petโs individual needs ๐พ
To support Freya, we designed a gentle, personalised plan:
โจ Her mum stayed with her on the sofa in our waiting room to help her feel safe
โจ We administered a light sedation injection without her even noticing
โจ Once she was sleepy, her mum stayed by her side in the treatment room until she was ready for the next step
โจ This meant no cages, no added stress, and a smooth, calm transition into surgery
Freya wasnโt aware when her mum quietly slipped away, and she recovered beautifully after her procedure with continued light sedation to keep her relaxed ๐
Weโre so happy to report that Freya is doing wonderfully, and her mum was thrilled with how calm and comfortable the whole process was!
Every pet is unique, and weโre proud to go the extra mile to support those with anxiety or behavioural needs ๐ถ๐ฑ
If your pet gets nervous at the vet, talk to us about how we can help create a stress-free visit ๐ฌ
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