Cooperative husbandry refers to any grooming or medical task in which an animal learner is taught how to voluntarily participate in their own care. Some popular tasks for cooperative care include: nail care, medical exams, eye & ear drops, injections, oral medications, brushing, and dental care.

Did you know? The Denver Zoo Conversation Alliance and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo both utilize cooperative care to teach wild animals to voluntarily participate in their care needs. Teaching an animal to participate in necessary care serves as a source of enrichment and can help to reduce the costs and risks associated with sedated procedures for routine care. In addition, cooperative care can improve your pets health by allowing thorough medical exams and proper medication administration.

Cooperative care is often used for pets that are especially fearful of veterinary and grooming care, but any pet can benefit!

Ready to reduce stress for your pet while making vet visits and grooming easier? Contact us today to start their cooperative care journey!