Learn more about the group of animal behavior experts who met to discuss this complex issue, taking a closer look at how to identify and comprehensively manage some of the most common behavioral issues encountered in general practice and discussing the role the veterinary team can play in spotting at-risk pets.
A group of animal behavior experts recently took time to discuss this complex issue, taking a closer look at how to identify and comprehensively manage some of the most common behavioral issues encountered in general practice and discussing the role the veterinary team can play in spotting at-risk pets.
We've long admired Dr. Radosta's no-nonsense take on pets' behavior problems. What we didn't expect was to be so utterly captivated by her outlook on parenting, veterinary life and animal welfare. This interview is a thing of beauty. Do yourself a favor and listen.
No more excuses: Our experts examine your top three exam-room battles and offer tips to get you better resultsreally.
Dont judge pet owners who get their advice from TV trainersguide them toward a better outcome with these thoughtful tips from a behavior expert and a certified professional dog trainer.
Dr. Gary Landsberg explains the fear of environmental sounds beyond the booms and bangs.
Practice managers, think your team can't commit to low-stress veterinary visits? Or is there another area where you just can't get change to stick with your team? Try this approach. (It works-really!)
A brief guide to environmental enrichment from feline expert Dr. Ilona Rodan.
We asked veterinarians about pet owners' attitudes and their approach to three specific pet health topics: dental care, cranial cruciate ligament repair, and behavior. Here's what they said.
The much feared ferocious kitty is really just misunderstood. Let's examine the spark behind the fury and take steps to alleviate the anxiety.
Your clients dont need to live in fear of a cantankerous cat. Use this handout on feline aggression to help them understand the possible causes and solutions.
The business and clinical take on this new formulation and indication of dexmedetomidine, Sileo.
No pussyfooting around, these could be the purrfect enrichment for refined felines bent on world domination.
A client tells you her companionable cats have launched all-out warfare. How can you help? Heres one behaviorists insights.
How to handle varied levels of investment in alleviating this common veterinary behavior problem.
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?
