Behavior

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.

Tonight at the Fetch dvm360 virtual conference, a veterinary dermatologist and a veterinary behaviorist team up to answer your questions about the interplay between behavior and skin problems.

Identifying and responding appropriately to both acute and chronic pain requires an understanding of the nuances of feline behavior.

CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures?

A new study finds an explanation for why it’s so difficult for owners of obese cats to restrict their pet’s diet.

This unique telehealth platform enables both veterinarians and pet owners to gain insight from board-certified behaviorists.

Our current state of affairs affects companion animals as well as the people who care for them. The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition outlines why it’s more important than ever to incorporate dog bite prevention education into client communication.

This virtual conference, hosted by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, will allow veterinary professionals to participate from the comfort of their desks or on the go.

Bad pet training advice abounds, and when you see it being implemented by your clients it can be tricky to know what to do. According to veterinary behaviorist Dr. E’Lise Christensen, the key is to start with a question, not correction.

Veterinary behaviorist John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, shared thoughts at Fetch dvm360 San Diego on the reasons cats get aggressive and how veterinary professionals can help clients deal.

Pet expert Steve Dale and pain management guru Dr. Robin Downing offer insight on some alternatives to feline onychectomy that you can share with your clients.

But you can educate your well-meaning veterinary clients on how to use them in the most rewarding way.

We've all been there—trying our best to coax a terrified patient to relax so we can attempt a physical exam or blood draw or ... anything.

A new study tests whether miniature pigs reach the same psychic wavelength that dogs share with humans, and how the two species differ in their ability to relate to us.

A recent veterinary behavior study shows that aversive training methods can negatively impact the welfare of dogs.

Help your veterinary clients create a stress-free environment for their pets by educating them about these top stress triggers.

Commit to a better veterinary clinic experience for dogs. Pick one or two of these to try, or reinforce the ones youve done so far. Reap the rewards. Repeat.

Veterinary professionals, you can help teach clients how to differentiate between an aggressive, anxious and relaxed dog by understanding these canine body language basics. Here are the basics from Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference speaker Dr. Shana Gilbert-Gregory.

Medical etiologies, including pain, must always be considered as differential diagnoses for behavior problems with veterinary patients, especially with a sudden change or exacerbation of a previously stable behavior. Heres what to watch out for as well as three cases where pain was the culprit.

When veterinary clients refuse drugs that can ease patient fear and enhance staff safety, its time to pull out all the stops. Heres a plan for how to do it.

Dr. Gail Czarnecki shares a few key things to pay attention to when selecting a probiotic.

Make way for a potentially less expensive option to add to your behavior management arsenal.

The future is here. Its 2019. These are the dos and donts to make sure your veterinary practice is showing cats the care they need to get their owners in for wellness visits.

While the push to end the practice of onychectomy continues, much has yet to be learned about the long-term consequences of the procedure.

Large- or mixed-animal veterinary practices located in towns expect some great escapes here and there. But why do these escape artists always seem to head for either the biggest highway in the county or a residential district?

A pets sudden introduction to a household with other animals or kids can be rough on veterinary clients. Do you need to brush up on your advice for introducing new cats and dogs? These are some basic steps and thoughts that will help any new owner of a puppy, kitten or other new pet.