CAV Roadshow: Feline Behavioural Health

The NZVA Companion Animal Veterinarian Branch, in partnership with the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association, delivered a national roadshow with world-renowned feline veterinary behaviour expert, Dr Sarah Heath. Dr Heath’s sessions on understanding cats’ emotional health and improving veterinary care for them both at home and when they visit the vet clinic, sparked lively, informed conversations and left us all better equipped to support our feline friends. 

If you are looking for more information on this topic here are the open access JFMS publications that Sarah referred to in her talks. The veterinary centred guidelines are endorsed by NZVA.

AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines
2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat Friendly Veterinary Interaction Guidelines: Approach and Handling Techniques
2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines