We are excited to offer new feline handling webinars by noted animal behaviorist Alana Stevenson. Alana has been helping dog and cat owners resolve their pets’ behavioral problems since early 2003. She is certified in Low Stress Handling for Dogs and Cats, is on the Cat-Friendly Practice Advisory Council for the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and is the … Continued
The Scruff Substitute
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Dr. Sally J. Foote, DVM, LSHC-Silver This type of restraint is called the “cowl technique.” A pillowcase, flannel baby blanket, or thin hand towel is rolled into a tube and wrapped quickly around the neck like a doughnut to hold the head. The point of restraint is like scruffing but does not create the association … Continued
Ask Debbie: Getting Kitty to the Vet
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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
Low Stress Vet and Tech Communication – From the Technician’s Point of View
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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
Low Stress Vet and Tech Communication
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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
Three Great Books for Our Dog and Cat Owners by Preventive Vet
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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
“What Did You Say?” – What Your Body Language Says To Your Pet
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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
Exotic Low Stress Pet Care with Stefanie Kotschwar
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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
Storm Sangria – A Calming Cocktail for Your Storm Fearful Dog
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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
Low Stress Handling® Resources from CattleDog Publishing
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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