Cats, children with ASD both benefit from friendship, study showsSeptember 10, 2021HABRI-funded research says shelter cats adopted by children with autism spectrum disorder showed decreased stress.
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How owners influence a dog's behaviorAugust 9, 2021Most veterinarians and their staff already know the personality of a pet owner can have an effect on the animal’s behavior.
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Understanding the cat codeAugust 31, 2020Enrichment should no longer be considered a "nice option" for clients of indoor cats.
Separation anxiety: Treating dogs in the wake of COVID-19August 19, 2020It behooves all of us in the veterinary profession to help prevent and overcome pet behavior problems before they result in irreparable damage to the human-companion animal bond.
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.
How 'brain candy' helps petsJune 18, 2018The female pit bull had a tough-chick approach to life: Be aggressive first; ask questions later. Her owner was a dog trainer and had taught her well as far as obedience training, but the dog was aggressive toward other dogs in the home and toward some humans.
Dog and cat behavior myths debunkedFebruary 9, 2018Veterinary behavior is a relatively new specialty in our profession. Unfortunately, as such, plenty of old wives tales persist. As veterinarians and veterinary nurses, we critically evaluate and use evidenced-based medicine for our patients on a daily basis, and this should apply to behavior and training, as well.
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.”
Is it a medical problem or a behavior problem?June 23, 2017Determining why some pets engage in alarming or undesirable behaviors is a chicken-or-egg-first conundrum, according to Gary Landsberg, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVB, Dipl. ECAWBM. Which comes first—a medical problem or a behavioral issue?
