Animal behavior minor offered in Arkansas collegeMarch 8, 2024The program is reportedly the first in the state and will be offered to undergraduate students of the Lyon College starting fall 2024
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Feline genome probed for future disease studiesFebruary 6, 2024The Morris Animal Foundation-funded research delves into various cat species’ entire DNA, uncovering novel perspectives on domestic and wild cat evolution
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePsyMed: The Science Linking Psychological Stress and Medical SymptomsJanuary 12, 2024It is well-known certain behavioral signs can identify chronic psychological stress that eventually may affect medical symptoms. This field is known as “PsyMed.” This lecture shows how identifying these behaviors is more effective than measuring cortisol. Rolan Tripp, DVM, CABC, takes a deep dive into stress-induced cell adhesion molecule disruption and introduces the PsyMed hypothesis as the connection between pet behavioral health and enjoyable longevity.
Prioritizing back of clinic designJanuary 12, 2024Ignoring the impact clinic design has on clients, patients, and staff is a missed opportunity.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDo You Speak Cat? Feline Communication for the Veterinary TeamJanuary 3, 2024In this session: Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP helps you understand how cats communicate with us and determine how to tell when they are fearful, stressed, anxious, or happy. This is the first step to Fear Free and feline friendly handling.
Creating feline-friendly housingNovember 21, 2023Focusing on essential cat needs can create a containment area that positively affects the patient's well-being and improves your ability to assess and treat them effectively, which can lead to better outcomes.
Approaching pets with behavior issuesAugust 30, 2023Growing awareness among both veterinarians and pet owners about the importance of treating behavioral issues in pets, a better understanding of the root causes of undesirable behaviors, and a comprehensive approach to treating them are resulting in more companion animals being successfully treated.
Veterinary guidance can ease anxious pets this Fourth of JulyJune 29, 2023With the Fourth of July and its inevitable fireworks just around the corner, many owners are dreading their anxious pets’ heightened stress.
Behavior management starts at homeJune 6, 2023Companion animal behavior management is one of the most elusive issues in veterinary practice.
Dog bite education, awareness helps minimize surrendersApril 6, 2023Helping owners understand dogs’ behavioral cues can go a long way in promoting peaceful coexistence between people and their canine companions.
