In the veterinary field, our work is dangerous. Not only do we deal with surgical tools, chemicals, and slippery substances but we have to protect ourselves from scared animals. Obviously, it is important to remain alert and follow safety protocols, but it is also important to remind the newcomers (and the not so new employees) to practice safety procedures. An excellent way to help our employees stay safe and to help ensure the safety of our patients is to post safety slogans. Let’s take a look at some free, popular safety slogans available for veterinary use:
• The scruff of the neck is God’s way of providing a handle for Veterinarians.
• It’s safer to give a cat a shot than a pill.
• The safest way to transport a cat or dog is in a plastic pet crate.
• Keep your pet safe — spay or neuter your pet.
• Oh crap — watch your step.
• Testicles are a liability.
• ID-chip your pet for a safe return.
• An old dog can perform a new trick in a Vet’s office — leash your pet to prevent a disappearing act.
• The safest procedures are the lengthiest — take your time.
• A scared animal is an unsafe animal — remain calm and soothing.
• Restraint is your friend.
• Germs bad. Autoclave good.
• Sit. Stay. Autoclave. Good boy.
• Kennel poop is not klutz proof — watch your feet.
• Cat Scratch Fever — it’s not just a song.
• Leash the dog or chase the dog — it’s your choice.
• Crate the cat or chase the cat — it’s your choice.
• Disinfectant kills all — store it safely.
• Food and chemicals do not mix.
• Uncaged bird + uncrated cat = unsafe office.
• Don’t be an animal. Wash your hands often.
• One flea + one flea + no flea prevention = infestation.
• One drop per month can save you months of flea trauma.
• Cats are not dogs. Always feed your cat cat food.
• Dogs are not cats. Always feed your dog dog food.
• All dogs should love (dogs, cats, people, mailmen) — socialize your dog.
• Cats underfoot can cause a car accident — kennel your cat in transport.
• Be a mom — show you care — scruff your patient.
• Scaredy cats are the real deal: Use leather gloves.
• Sterilization: The key to a successful recovery.
• Check your label: Make sure the right animal gets the right medicine.
• Don’t hurry, be happy.
• Sometimes Mom is not the best medicine: Remove the distraught owner.
• A sterile surgery is a super surgery.
• Anesthesia is your best friend or worst enemy — watch your patient.
• Deep chested dogs and anesthesia do not mix well — check your CRT often.
• HBC = every pet parent’s worst nightmare. Update the owner often.
This list just (cat) scratches the surface of veterinary safety slogans. There are so many safety protocols to keep in mind when caring for animals that it is impossible to cover all of the safety slogans available. However, these few slogans can get you started in making sure your patients, staff, and owners remain safe.
