Behavior

Cats have an inherent need to scratch. Pet parents have an inherent desire to protect their furniture. Both can be achieved.

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During an interview with dvm360®, Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), broke down how to achieve a veterinary technician specialist in behavior and revealed why she believes it's growing in popularity.

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, shares tips to help clients with cats who love to perch on their countertops.

During an interview with dvm360®, Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), explained how cooperative care training enables you to work together with patients to implement Fear Free.

Can a cat's anxiety with their environment really manifest in physical symptoms?

In light of National Cat Health Month, we have featured 3 videos spotlighting feline care tips.

Cats have natural needs that, when unmet, can lead to troublesome behaviors. Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, shares how to create an environment that serves those needs.

In an interview with dvm360®, Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), shared the most fulfilling aspects of her career as both an animal behavior technician and veterinary writer and speaker.

The scent triggers happiness in a dog's brain, ultimately helping to soothe and reduce anxiety caused by stressful events.

In an interview with dvm360®, Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), outlined variations of the distraction approach to successfully treat a pet while ensuring their well-being.

During an interview with dvm360®, Debbie A. Martin, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), outlined key Fear Free techniques that help reduce pets' fear, anxiety, and stress at the clinic.

The virtual symposium hosted by the San Francisco SPCA will raise awareness on reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by informing and inspiring those who care for them.

In a dvm360® interview, Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, stressed the importance of veterinary professionals advising their clients to redirect problem behaviors in their companion animals rather than responding with punishment.

In a recent dvm360® interview, Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, described what he calls the 'seduction of punishment' when attempting to correct feline behavior and how this causes adverse effects.

In a recent interview with dvm360® , Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, explained key ways veterinary professionals can indicate if a cat's nuisance behaviors are normal.

This breakthrough North Carolina State University Study verified that Calmer Canine offers an effective long-term canine separation anxiety treatment option.

In a recent dvm360® interview, Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, provided detailed insight on the Hierarchy of Behavior-Change Procedures and its benefits for patients.

3 articles outlining pointers on incorporating Fear Free methods into your practice, plus the benefits.

In an interview with dvm360®, Marty Becker, DVM, founder of Fear Free, revealed the achievements that have resulted from this initiative.

We have compiled a list of the top 10 articles in 2021, here is number 19.

In a recent dvm360® interview, Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, discussed the prevalence of cats scratching household items and offered up advice on helping clients prevent this nuisance behavior.

In a dvm360® interview, Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, revealed when it is appropriate to use cold and warm therapy when treating patients.

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3 interviews featuring tips and tricks for diagnosing and treating behavioral concerns in dogs and cats.

Calmer Canine offers a long-lasting, drug-free treatment for a number of anxiety disorders in dogs.

In an interview at the Fetch dvm360® San Diego conference, Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, outlined the traits associated with this behavioral condition, plus provided examples of how this problematic behavior presents in cats.

At the 2021 San Diego Fetch dvm360® conference, Jennifer Conrad, DVM, will share the overwhelmingly negative consequences of declawing and cite research rebutting perceived views on the procedure.

During a dvm360® interview, animal behavioral expert, Dr Christopher Pachel, gave disclosed a few helpful nuggets to consider when correcting a pet's problem behavior.

In a recent dvm360® interview, Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, offers insight on treatment approaches for patients with behavioral problems.