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.
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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 …
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.”
Study: Pet owners more satisfied with clinics that play classical musicJuly 5, 2017The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association has released the abstract of a paper called “Effect of different types of classical music played at a veterinary hospital on dog behavior and owner satisfaction.”
Kristen Levine launches first annual Pet Anxiety Awareness WeekJune 19, 2017Kristen Levine Pet Living will kick off the first annual Pet Anxiety Awareness Week (PAAW) on June 25 to educate pet owners and pet lovers in general about anxiety, fear and stress (FAS) in dogs and cats.
