Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, PhD, DACVB, discusses how veterinarians can evaluate feather loss, self-mutilation, and vocalization in pet parrots and identify when medical and behavioral factors may overlap.
|Videos|November 10, 2015
Getting dogs onto the scale doesnt have to be a drag
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Dogs often dread scales. But never fear, there's no need to drag, pull or force a dog onto the scale at your hospital. Here's a demonstration of a fast, easy, enjoyable solution that makes the experience easier on everyone from Emily Levine, DVM, MRCVS, DACVB; veterinary technician Deb Edwards; and the rest of the behavior team at Animal Emergency & Referral Associates in Fairfield, New Jersey. Be brave! Use low-stress methods. See more from the team at Animal Emergency & Referral Associates at
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