Behavior

Dr. Ilona Rodan protects the human-animal bond by having veterinary clients bring in floor plans of their homes.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is coming up, and that means its time to think about your role in veterinary practice in keeping you and your team safe from frightened, biting dogs. Plus, resources to educate clients about preventing dog bites in the wider world.

Check out these fast fixes for behavioral problems in small animals.

Behavior specialist Anthony De Marinis shares actionable advice for veterinary teams and their clients when it comes to calming nervous patients.

Successful long-term management of Pandora syndrome involves treating the cat, the environment and, last but not least, the client.

People who possess higher levels of insecurity, fear, instability and intrusiveness have increased likelihood of being bitten by a dog, according to a U.K. study.

Help steer your veterinary clients in the right direction.

There are the legalities, and there are the emotions. How you can help your veterinary clients through this much-dreaded situation.

Take a look around the entire veterinary practice to see all the places you could be incorporating Fear Free techniques.

Heres our regular rundown of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Though catnip may not attract all cats, this study examines the chemical geekery that results in a feline purr and point to future pharmaceuticals.

Your old standbys might be slowing you down. Get a new perspective with these products from the dvm360 Marketplace.

Dr. Julie Reck shares 10 ways to make these appointments as efficient as possible.

Help your clients to avoid dangerous conditions and snarling dog fights with these tips.

This roundup of new products offers insights on canine behavior, the ability to perform arthroscopy anywhere, plus two resources for helping clients pay.

Purdue veterinary researchers document service dogs impact on psychosocial health of recipients, family members.

This easy-to-assemble food puzzle comes to you courtesy of a Firstline reader.

You cant guarantee that every patient or pet staying in your veterinary hospitals boarding wont get scared, but you can make some small tweaks to make their stay less stressful and more comforting.

Dr. Michael Petty likes the acronym DISHAA shared for signs of cognitive dysfunction in pets, but he also wants everyone to realize how similar those signs are to those of chronic pain.

When your client comes in with a cute new fuzzball, provide some education about the importance of play.

Easily understandable advice on choosing a veterinary behavior professional.

Tucked into the aisles of the Orlando veterinary conferences sophisticated medical equipment and groundbreaking pharmaceutical advancements was this cool stuff for your veterinary clients cats and dogsor, lets be honest, yours.

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

A recent study shows that your dog eating its own poop isnt weird. In fact, the behavior probably comes from their wolf ancestors.

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.

Dont go poofy-tailed with fear of New Years resolutions for you and your veterinary team. Try on this sleek, feline-flavored approach to make kitties more comfortableand you feel accomplished.

The veterinary team plays a key role in helping de-escalate battles cats wage against their owners and other pets in the household.

Two tips learned at Fetch dvm360 conference in San Diego can help fill in the gaps when veterinary clients words dont paint the full picture.

Theres a good chance those dusty old new-puppy handouts on racks, on tabletops and tucked into dark exam-room drawers could use a blast of, well, puppy-like youthful exuberance. Add these new (or new to you) handouts to your new-client packets or stick them on your website or in social media.

Tell your veterinary clients to put the spray bottle down, and let's talk.