MPS joins the Fear Free® Preferred Product Program
An important milestone in stress-free recovery
We are pleased to announce that MPS has been accepted as a member of the Fear Free Preferred Product Program. This recognition marks an important milestone in our nearly twenty year journey of designing protective pet clothing that supports calm, compassionate recovery for dogs, cats, and rabbits.
For our team, this is more than a label. It reflects an alignment with a global community of veterinary and pet professionals who share our mission, to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in animals and to make recovery as comfortable and stress free as possible, in the clinic and at home. Want to learn more about the Fear Free initiative and what incorporating their strategies and methods into your clinic? Read more on our Fear Free dedicated page.
What this means for veterinary teams that work with MPS recovery solutions
As member of the Fear Free Preferred Product Program (FFPP), MPS recovery wear is recognized as a supportive tool that can help pets feel safer and more at ease during recovery, complementing Fear Free principles in daily practices of clinics, shelters, trainers, pet-sitters and pet professionals.
MPS recovery wear is designed to help reduce stress where it often peaks, during handling, examinations, and the recovery process itself. From the protective pet shirts to the front leg sleeves, hind leg sleeves and the head cover, each item is developed with input from veterinary professionals and provides reliable physical protection while also supporting the emotional wellbeing of pets throughout recovery:
protect surgical sites and wounds in a pet-friendly way
make postoperative handling and checks easier for veterinarians and vet techs
support calmer behavior by allowing pets to move, rest, and cuddle comfortably rather than struggle with a more rigid alternative.
For professionals working with Fear Free protocols, or moving in that direction, this offers an extra layer of confidence that our products fit within a low stress, emotionally aware approach to care. Specifically for Fear Free Members we offer a discount to help your clinic grow even more pet-friendlier and fully fear free.
Recovery is a critical phase in veterinary care, where comfort, protection, and emotional well-being must work together. Protective recovery wear offers a practical, Fear Free aligned solution that supports recovery while allowing pets to remain comfortable and calm. By combining physical protection with emotional comfort, MPS recovery wear helps veterinary teams extend Fear Free care from clinic to home, supporting smoother recovery outcomes for pets, their owners, and veterinary professionals alike.
Recovery wear designed for calm handling and patient comfort
Secure yet gentle closures (Velcro® and snaps) allow for easy application and removal, helping veterinary teams perform check-ups and treatments with less resistance or discomfort. For pets, the breathable fabric and tailored fit promote natural movement and rest, both essential for feeling safe and confident during recovery.
Our recovery wear is washable, reusable, and thoughtfully constructed to support clinical workflow, home aftercare and a stress-free patient experience.
Real stress-free recovery stories
At MPS, feedback from pet owners and clinics isn’t just appreciated, it actively shapes how we develop and improve our recovery wear. To deepen our understanding of real-world use and continuously improve the stress decreasing impact, we recently conducted a survey among 100 dog and cat owners in the Netherlands who used the MPS Protective Pet Shirt during their pet’s recovery.
The results confirm what we hope to achieve during each recovery journey: pet owners overwhelmingly value the comfort and freedom our products provide. Nearly all respondents (98%) said they would recommend the shirt to others. Pets wearing the shirt were still able to move, rest, eat, and interact normally and their overall quality of life during recovery was rated 4 out of 5.
These voices from the field affirm our belief...
that recovery wear should never compromise a pet’s ability to feel safe, comfortable, and connected values that sit at the heart of Fear Free as well.
Becoming member of the Fear Free Preferred Product Program is both a proud moment and a commitment. We will continue to work closely with veterinary professionals, listening to their needs and refining our recovery wear so it supports both clinical workflow and emotional wellbeing.
Would you like to learn more?
About how MPS recovery wear complements Fear Free inspired care in your clinic for example, you can find more detailed information on our dedicated page.
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