As I have lectured about less stressful veterinary care, and participated in various Facebook groups and forums, I often hear opinions that only serve to keep discussions about Low Stress Handling® polarized within the veterinary and animal behavior industries. Some believe that Low Stress Handling® techniques take too long to be usable in an … Continued
Category: Medical Causes
Litter Box Happiness – For Cats of All Ages
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One of the leading complaints from cat owners is elimination outside of the litter box. Dr. Nicholas Dodman DVM, ACVB, of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Tufts University, reports up to 4% of cats in United States Households (3 million out of 75 million) urinate outside of the litter box weekly, with 1% urinating … Continued
When Your Dog’s Itching is Driving You Crazy
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What’s with all the scratching? Is it heat? Summertime can often trigger skin rashes and ear infections in dogs. You may be cleaning your dog’s ears, bathing them, or giving them anti-histamines, yet they continue scratching away. There may be relief for a day or two, but it continues to come back. The foot licking, … Continued
Is Your Dog Fit or Fat? Learn How to Body Condition Score Him
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Use the body condition system to determine if your dog is fit or fat. It’s not surprising that so many people who think their dog lacks food motivation have pets carrying the pounds that say otherwise. Approximately 1/3 of dogs and cats in the United States are markedly overweight.
Can Dogs See Color? And How Do We Know?
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Can dogs see in color? The myth is that they are color blind, but they actually are not. Find out here what they can see and how we know.
Seizures in Dogs: Why You Shouldn’t Delay in Seeking Answers
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Seizures in dogs are terrifying events to witness. If your dog has a seizure, here is why you want to seek help from a veterinarian sooner rather than later.
Training a Dog to Love Eye Drops: Will This Also Train The Dog to Chew Medication Bottles?
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Part of the recommended process of training a dog to love eye drops is to have the dog lick treats off the eyedrop bottle. Will this then teach the dog to chew on medication bottles, if he associates it with food? Find out the simple solution here!
Medical Conditions in Aging Pets
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Dogs and cats can develop many medical conditions as they get older. Here are a few symptoms to be on the look out for.
Medical Issues in Pets May Cause Behavior Problems
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Some behavior problems in pets may be related to a hidden medical issue.
Cat Injections: Training Your Cat to Love Injections Without Ruining Your Relationship
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Is it difficult to give your cat injections? Do you worry that ensuring your cat gets proper veterinary care will ruined your relationship? Learn how to train your cat to love injections without putting a strain on your relationship.