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Research now shows that fear and anxiety suppress immune function, increase heart rate and blood pressure, prolong recovery from surgery, and create learned aversion to veterinary care. An estimated 30–50% of pet owners delay routine care because their animal “hates the vet.”

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Veterinarians avoid forced restraint. Instead, they examine animals on the floor, use treats to distract them during injections, and employ gentle stabilization techniques using towels rather than brute force. Common Behavioral Disorders and Treatments Research now shows that fear and anxiety suppress