Behavior

Cats aren't naturally gregarious, so before your cat-owning clients decide to add a new feline into mix, ask why.

Help veterinary clients get scared straight by pointing out signs in fear in their pets.

Fresh from the 2016 Nestle Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Summit: Exploring the impact of fatty acids and probiotics on anxiety in your canine veterinary patients.

Just like us humans, cats no longer have to live in a guns-at-the-ready world to survive, as in the Old West. Today's cats have it so easy! So easy, their waistlines are exhibiting way too much westward-and eastward, southward and northward-expansion. What can we learn from cats' feral roots?

Clickers don't get frustrated and they never, ever sass, shout or dis your dog. Here's how to incorporate them into training at your veterinary practice.

Use this tool to help clients understand why dogs biteand how the team can stop aggressive behavior in its tracks.

Feline expert Dr. Elizabeth Colleran shares how her practice has been bite free for more than five yearsand how yours can be too.

It sounds too simple to be true, but accommodating a pets preferences can help take the scary out of a veterinary visit.

Researchers take a closer look at the chestnut horse's fiery image.

Luring, capturing, and shaping: Do you know these training techniques?

Encourage playful pups to snooze the veterinary visit away with this quick tip.

A little night music is not so pretty when it's coming from your kitty-and you're trying to sleep. Here's how to help clients curtail the caterwauling.

Are you giving behavior trainer recommendations without even realizing it?

If you're faced with a patient that just had a bite incident and aren't sure what to do next, here's some guidance.

"I am a veterinarian, not a trainer." This might be true, but just like the laws of gravity, your patient will experience the effects of learning theory whether you are aware of them or not.

For rave client reviews and better patient experiences at your veterinary hospital, dont neglect the power of positive reinforcement for cats, dogs and people.

Socialization is an important part of a puppy's early life, and you want to make sure pet owners are choosing safe spaces for socialization that will not prematurely expose puppies to other pets or diseases.

Bain's career has been a boon to the human-animal bond.

Check out this feline-friendly eco-friendly, budget-friendly approach to create a safe haven for visiting cats at your veterinary practice.

Flip through this interactive feature for tips on addressing these misconceptions, as well as client handouts and further reading.

Spray bottles, rolled-up newspapers and "No! Bad dog!" not your training cup of tea? Make sure your veterinary practice works with the right trainers with tips from behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta.

When new pet owners are on-the-go with their precious pup, a doggy diaper bag can offer the securities of home during critical socialization activities and during travel times.

Are your cat scratch conversations up to scratch? When clients complain about their rat-a-tat-tatty furniture turn the talks toward a paws-itive perspective that offers solutions to soothe kitty's natural inclinations.

Two tactics that veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta wishes you would use to calm and redirect patients.

Lower-income households reported access to free or low-cost pet services could prevent relinquishment.