Study finds domestication, selective breeding limited dogs' ability to communicate through facial expressionsJune 6, 2024Using an extended Dog Facial Action Coding System, researchers observed how ambiguous domestic dogs’ facial expressions are compared with those of captive wolves
SPONSORED CONTENTThe Case for Year-Round Heartworm Prevention and Affordable OptionsVeterinarians are often more than just clinicians - they’re advisors, educators, and, increasingly, financial counselors. In today’s economy, pet owners may hesitate to invest in year-round prevention due to budget constraints; but, skipping even a few months of heartworm protection can have serious consequences. + Learn More
Is pain to blame for behavior changes?May 21, 2024A chronic pain diagnosis can often be the key to shedding light on a serious lifestyle behavioral problem a pet may be experiencing at home.
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
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.
