Anxiety-related claims in U.S. pets rise by 93 percent, data showsJune 17, 2025 Pet anxiety claims are soaring —see which breeds and states are most affected and how veterinarians can help.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCompounding benefits through medication form optionsFebruary 14, 2024Not only do the pet and owner benefit from the use of a compounding pharmacy, but the veterinary practice can, as well. When appropriate, compounding provides veterinarians and their teams with an opportunity to offer a solution for the pet owner to enhance the human-animal bond versus causing stress and anxiety for the pet and the owner. Compounding can also provide veterinary practices with innovative ways to provide additional services and increase customer loyalty.
Multi-modal approach can help ease patient stressNovember 10, 2022Fear Free, LLC, has joined forces with veterinary cannabidiol (CBD) company, ElleVet Sciences. The partnership aims to give pets the “highest level of success in handling stressful situations” by helping them respond to the positive reinforcement methods practiced by Fear Free-certified veterinarians, ElleVet Sciences reports.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveInfographic helps ID and prevent Halloween hazardsSeptember 30, 2021Downloadable infographic on how clients with noise-averse pets can work with you, their trusted pet care provider, when it comes to requiring prescriptions, asking for advice on OTC medications, or confirming readability of microchip scans.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDownload Return to Work Infographic for Your ClientsMay 27, 2021While returning to work after the pandemic is in the forefronts of everyone’s minds, there are many reasons people may be home for extended periods temporarily, including parental leave, summer vacation, or a retiree taking a part-time job. That makes this downloadable infographic a value-add resource for your clinic and clients – all year-round.
Eight tips to reduce fireworks anxiety in petsJune 25, 2020With the Fourth of July around the corner, AVMA has released a list of ways to help keep pets calm during loud events.
Preventing serotonin syndrome: Factors you need to knowJune 15, 2020The concept of “individualized medicine” needs to be emphasized when treating anxiety or behavior disorders. While one animal may tolerate a drug at a certain dose, another may show severe clinical signs or die.
Off Leash: Stalking stigmaMarch 3, 2020Eighteen years ago, Patty Khuly realized she had a problem. Anxiety, depression, and a family history of mental illness conspired with the stress of divorce, debt, and single motherhood to feed a cycle of self-medication with alcohol and prescription drugs.
Purina offers supplements for dogs experiencing anxious behaviorsMay 24, 2019Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements has introduced a new management option for canines that experience anxious behaviors. Calming Care is a probiotic supplement that helps dogs cope with external stressors like separation, unfamiliar visitors or sounds, and changes in routine and location. The supplement also aids in maintaining positive cardiac activity during stressful events, promoting a positive emotional state. According to Jason Gagné, DVM, DACVN, director of veterinary technical communication for Pro Plan Veterinary Diets, a veterinarian should be sought out if a dog is displaying undesirable behaviors. "What might be perceived as just a characteristic of a particular breed or part of a dog's personality could really be an anxious behavior that needs attention." Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements surveyed 826 owners about anxious behaviors in dogs and found: • 62 percent have witnessed excessive barking, compulsive jumping and shaking, or trembling. • 35 percent believe their dog's personality is among the primary causes of one or more of its concerning behaviors. • 25 percent said these behaviors have impacted their lifestyle or caused a change in their routine. Further, with summer fast approaching, Purina notes that canine anxiety often intensifies during this period. "The summer …
A tale of four paws, two veterinary practicesOctober 17, 2017You probably remember one of the defining moments of the O.J. Simpson trial, when during closing arguments, in reference to the infamous glove found at the scene, Johnnie Cochran said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”
