 | He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. – Anonymous |
Pet Parents: The relationship between the pet, the veterinary care team, and the pet parent is called the Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR). The VCPR is meant to be a partnership where the pet parent is a valuable member of the pet care team. Strengthening the VCPR can not only lead to the enhancement of the Human-Animal Bond (HAB) but can also improve healthcare outcomes.
The mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors essential to the health and wellbeing of both species.
AVMA – definition of the Human-Animal Bond (HAB)
Your pet needs you to be actively involved in their care but sometimes veterinary recommendations can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Through Veterinary VITALS, pet parents can access resources and online course materials along with the opportunity to schedule triage chat appointments so pet parents can access answers to all the questions they don’t know to ask. Veterinary VITALS also provides tips and tricks that can make it easier to follow veterinary recommendations so the pet benefits from a truly complete health care plan.