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Have you heard about environmental enrichment but are wondering what it really means and how to implement it to benefit your pets? This client education handout explores the definition of enrichment, the benefits of enrichment, as well as practical suggestions on implementation. Enrichment can be enjoyable as you get to create an array of fun, interactive enclosures and toys for your pet. This client education handout was awarded first place in the 2021 inaugural Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians<\/a> (AEMV) Veterinary Technology Client Education Materials Contest<\/a>, sponsored by Lafeber Company.<\/p>\n

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Download the PDF, in either its original color version<\/a> or a simplified version<\/a> of this environmental enrichment client education handout, or modify the DOCX<\/a> version for your veterinary hospital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you heard about environmental enrichment but are wondering what it really means and how to implement it to benefit your pets? This client education handout explores the definition of enrichment, the benefits of enrichment, as well as practical suggestions on implementation. Enrichment can be enjoyable as you get to create an array of fun, interactive enclosures and toys for your pet. 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