Handling cats can present serious safety risks to both the patient and the staff handlers, but an effective strategy with the right tools can prevent injury
Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
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Dr. Sally J. Foote is a certified animal behavior consultant with expertise in Low Stress Handling. She has practiced in general medicine for over 30 years, including ownership of Okaw Veterinary Clinic in Tuscola, Illinois, one of the first Low Stress Handling Certified Clinics in the United States, where she developed a medical record system for recording the positive reinforcers for the veterinary exam. Dr. Foote is also past president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and executive director of Cattle Dog Publishing, the legacy of Dr. Sophia Yin.
Articles by Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE
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