Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB

This veterinary behaviorist says that while acepromazine may make patients more tractable in the clinic, its likely doing nothing to reduce their anxiety.

Though a specialist or trainer may be necessary, you can take care of more than you think in-house.

Easily understandable advice on choosing a veterinary behavior professional.

A veterinary behaviorist helps sort through whether its a marking issue or a house-training issue.

Does Max know hes been naughty after pooping in the house? Will socialization in the dog park cure Daisys anxiety? Set the record straight with your veterinary clients by correcting some common misconceptions.

Puppies and kittens are gifts that keep on giving (and taking your things and ripping them to shreds). Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Julia Albright provides some points for potential pet-gifters to ponder before placing a new companion under the Christmas tree.

Veterinarians are in the perfect position to guide pet owners though a potentially distressing situation.

Play and activity in pets may stave off cognitive decline and improve cognition in those already starting to slope downward.