Behavior

Research suggests that neutering may help modulate unwanted behaviors and eliminate or reduce the risk of some diseases-but exacerbate other health issues. So consider the favorable and adverse effects of neutering to help veterinary clients make informed decisions.

The AVMA offers tips on how to prevent holiday hazards from harming family pets.

This handout gives pet owners tips to successfully train their dog to eliminate in an acceptable location.

dvm360 Medicine Channel Director Mindy Valcarcel admits what she didn't know about cats-and what your clients may not know either.

A recent study examined whether young puppies that attend socialization classes are really at an increased risk for this deadly viral disease.

Trainer Mike Ritland cultivates a unique combination of olfactory skill and hunt drive in special forces canines.

In part 2 of this series, we equip veterinary teams to assess and alleviate fear during veterinary visits to build a more behavior-centered practice-and stronger pet-owner relationships.

Devoicing and debeaking are complex veterinary surgical procedures performed on roosters to keep them from making noise and fighting. Dr. Eric Klaphake offers his views on these techniques and how to explain them to clients.

Encourage clients to try behavior modification to deal with a scratching kitten.

In part 1 of this two-part series, new research explores the dramatic impact of a single veterinary visit on a pet's long-term behavioral well being.

Dr. Lisa Radosta presents three tools you can use to help pets be on their best behavior.

These three simple tips can make or break a veterinary client's behavior modification training session.

Behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin offers an important tip, brought to you by dvm360's Kristi Reimer.

PETA contends it's offering humane option for animals turned away by no-kill shelters.

New study finds the bond between mother and child is similar to puppy and owner relationship

A trip to the veterinarian can be a scary experience for pets-and their owners. Turn it into a positive one by focusing on animal behavior and catering to pets' needs.

This toolkit delivers team training, free client handouts, exam room education strategies and more, all designed to make it as easy as possible for veterinarians and their teams to explain behavior issues to pet owners. (With an educational grant provided by Ceva)

We went straight to the experts for tips and advice on some of the most common pet behavior problems you see in veterinary practice.

Campaign hits the road to emphasize veterinarians' role in helping pet owners deal with behavior issues.

The guidelines address the benefits to meeting cats' environmental needs and understanding cats and their species-specific needs.

Dr. Valarie Tynes helps with a case of a destructive dog.

Dr. John Ciribassi explains how a compulsive disorder may be at the heart of this dog's behavior.

Dr. Margie Scherk has some advice on making the pet carrier a more positive experience for cats.

The right-and the wrong-way to use laser pointers to exercise cats.

Check out two Q&As from a veterinary technician and parrot behavior pioneer who passed away in April.

Use these personality tests to explore different communication styles and understand others.

New research stresses the need to explore a medical component to what you might think is solely a behavior problem.

Have pet owners fill out this form if their pets are showing sign of a compulsive disorder.

An investigation looked into putting some numbers to the predatory nature of domestic free-ranging cats.

These survey results reveal how some may associate a cat's personality with its coat color.