Behavior

If some family members are children, the end of summer can be a sensitive time for pets as their routines switch up drastically. Here's how you can help advise your veterinary clients to make sure their pets are transitioning smoothly.

Whether a pet has just had a major operation or it has suddenly stopped happily eating whatever drops into its food bowl, Dr. Deborah Linder has a few tricks up her sleeve to help bring that appetite back.

This cardiologist wants to prove that the intense effects of the fight-or-flight "sympathetic storm" in pets from scary veterinary visits can wear out their hearts before their time.

Because, cmon, as veterinary professionals, we know cats arent just going to outright say those three little words. Here's a handout depicting the telltale signs that a feline friend is giving his human heart-eyes.

Body language lets you get an early indicator of where the dog is, emotionally, says behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi.

Behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi says the backyard is no babysitter. Help your veterinary clients see that their dogs need emotional enrichment, not just space to run.

From the smallest, most easy-going cat to the biggest, most rambunctious dogevery pet deserves a household that's fun, stimulating and encourages exercise.

How you can play a vital role in helping owners make the right choice and ensure a lifelong bond.

Many cat owners think their full-figured feline freeloaders were made for a life of luxury and ease. Encourage mental and physical exercise with these fast, frugal enrichment ideas.

Pets stuck away from home can be the ones most in need of diversions.

Lower-stress care and Fear Free design permeate this solo practice owner's dream project.

Dognition helps pet owners understandand bond withtheir dogs.

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Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Help your veterinary clients understand the difference between safe, healthy play and aggressive, traumatic interactions.

Check out these veterinary nutraceuticals designed to give petsand their ownerspeace of mind.

See which of our articles have most assuaged the stress of veterinary visits for pets.

The drug, manufactured by Zoetis, is used to treat cases of noise aversion.

CVC Educator John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, offers up advice on handling these difficult doggy interactions at CVC. Get a sneak visual peek here.

Low-cost and no-cost Fear Free tips for veterinary practice managers and technicians.

These enrichment items are great for exercising veterinary patients brains, but need regular cleaning to keep them in good condition.

If your veterinary clients think food puzzles need no introduction, theyll likely end up with bored, frustrated felines. Share these tips for easing cats into the idea of working for their food

Don't just hand your clients business cards of trainers youve never met and know nothing about. Commit to partnering with a trainer to improve your patients health.

Veterinary professionals, lend me your ear! Pain, otitis and anxiety are a combination not many want to mess with, but Ive got some tips and tricks worth listening to.

Take anxiety out of the equation with these veterinary products.

Dont let your veterinary practice commit these feline faux pa(w)s with old, painful cats.

Low-cost (and no-cost!) Fear Free tips by role and by room.

Mikkel Becker shows CVC attendees how to treat to distract for blood draws. (Photo: Ryan Kramer)Nobody likes a needle, not even dogs.

Consider this case study and ask yourself: Do you want to change things for the pets that visit your practice?

Youve probably heard of Dr. Marty Becker. And if youve heard of Dr. Marty Becker, chances are youve heard of his dream of every veterinary practice transforming into a Fear Free practice.