Behavior

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On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Billie Groom, the creator of UPWARD Dogology, reveals the secrets behind why cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for dogs over 6 months is effective.

Brush up on the latest strategies for managing and correcting nuisance behaviors in cats.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss navigating life post-pandemic for dogs who were adopted during COVID-19 and provide final recommendations for the management of an itchy dog.

Insights on behavioral side effects that can occur when treating an itchy dog and subsequent management strategies.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss how a general practitioner should approach the treatment of a pruritic dog that also has behavioral concerns.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, shares insight on using systematic desensitization as a behavior therapy tactic to settle down restless atopic dogs while their owners are away.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss how a general practitioner should approach the treatment of a pruritic dog that also has behavioral concerns.

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, brings a behavioral perspective to treating anxiety as a cause of licking for an itchy dog.

The importance of multimodal therapy and ways to increase compliance with topical therapies for an itchy dog.

An expert perspective from a board-certified veterinary dermatologist on the minimum dermatologic database of an itchy dog including the role of anti-pruritic therapy, skin scrapes, and biopsy.

The importance of assessing PMH (past medical history) including age, seasonality, and response to prior medications when approaching the workup of an itchy dog.

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, define the many forms an itch can present for a dog and associated behavioral changes.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by Dr Chris Pachel as they discuss some helpful nuggets for communicating with on-edge clients about behavior recommendations.

Brush up on your feline knowledge. Find out how to best communicate with clients about weight loss options, plus take a closer look at the 2 types of pain-related cat behaviors, and much more.

Cats come with caveats, both real and misconceived. But a new generation of pet owners seems determined to understand cats—and enrich their lives like never before.

Could your canine patients benefit from daily medication for this behavior problem, or is there another solution?

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Understanding the intersection between common clinical issues and primary behavioral concerns in dogs.

Problematic behavior in cats often can be traced to something more than just being naughty. Before offering clients recommendations to curtail the behavior, consider these potential factors.

Early detection of disease is key to maximizing an older dog’s quality of life. Teaching owners about common ailments can help these ptients get appropriate treatment sooner rather than later.

A large study sheds light on anxious behaviors in dogs by evaluating their penetrance within the domestic canine population, the patterns by which certain traits occur in tandem, and the genetic stronghold for these behaviors.

Eating issues in cats—whether too much or too little—may have a behavioral cause. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

Distinguishing separation anxiety from other behavioral concerns requires a careful patient history and the owner’s cooperation.