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By Debbie Gass, CVT, LSHC-Silver Send Questions to DGass@cattledogpublishing.com I’m always thankful for the opportunity to be able to help pet owners, and in turn help make things easier for pets that have been entrusted into our care. This month’s topic is one that comes often, and it is frequently asked by clients at the … Continued
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By Debbie Gass, CVT, LSHC-S When I went through tech school, I was taught that part of my job as a technician was to make sure the DVM did not get injured. If I saw a possible bite coming it was my job to get bit, or to “take it for the vet,” because the … Continued
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By Sally J. Foote, DVM, LSHC-S In most small animal practices, the intake is done by the technician. Weight check, temp, heart rate, and history are performed by the veterinary technician. With the advances of Low Stress Handling® skills, there may be some variation on how intensive the technician will be in gathering these vital … Continued
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By Sally J Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC I usually don’t pay much attention to the Facebook ads that pop up on my screen, yet an ad for 101 Essential tips Dog Health and Safety by Jason Nicholas DVM caught my eye. I followed the link and saw that there were 3 books in this series, directed … Continued
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By Debbie Gass, CVT, LSHC-S, and Traci Sennesael, LSHC-S With so many different training resources available throughout the world today, it can be quite overwhelming when deciding which program will best fit the lifestyle of you and your pet. And, like with most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to training … Continued
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By Sally J Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Stefanie Kotschwar, a licensed veterinary technician at Lynwood Animal Hospital, Nepean, Ontario, Canada. Her practice has a strong emphasis in exotic pet care, and makes providing a Low Stress Handling® care experience a top priority. Stefanie has been selected to present Low … Continued
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By Sally J. Foote, DVMCABC-IAABC, LSHC-S Executive Director, CattleDog Publishing It is April, and thunderstorms are upon us here in the Midwest. Many dogs are fearful of thunderstorms. It is the most common subtype of noise phobias in dogs. The behavioral response may vary from mild pacing or panting up to escape behaviors such as … Continued
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By Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S Executive Director, CattleDog Publishing February 21, 2019 As the discipline of reducing stress during veterinary care grows, it helps to have a place where you can find resources. In this post, I have gathered the handouts, blog articles, book chapters, and on-line course content descriptions in one place to … Continued
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By Dr. Sally Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSH-S Executive Director, CattleDog Publishing January 24, 2019 As practices and shelters are looking to incorporate Low Stress Handling skills into their daily routines, our work at CattleDog Publishing continues to grow. I recently traveled to the Midwest to present full day seminars on Low Stress Handling. I had … Continued
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by: Sarah Flowers The past year has been chock full of so many wonderful things and December 2018 is no different. Between all of our various sales (the best of which starts on December 19th and goes through the 24th), Certification time limit extensions, and the introduction of some of our staff that you … Continued