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When “Fine” Isn’t

When “Fine” Isn’t

Fears & Anxieties, Health, Kittens & Puppies, Training

January 7, 2019

Socialization can go wrong when people don’t recognize a puppy’s signs of fear. Here’s what to look for and how to avoid problems. “We don’t understand where this aggression came from,” the woman said, tears in her eyes. “We took her everywhere as a puppy like you’re supposed to do. She went with us to […]

Taking The Blues Out Of Doggie Bath Time

Taking The Blues Out Of Doggie Bath Time

Fears & Anxieties, Grooming, Kittens & Puppies

January 7, 2019

Lots of dogs don’t like bathtime because they are uncomfortable in the bathtub or shower stall. Fortunately, if you follow the Boy Scout credo of being prepared, it’s easy to turn bathtime into a fun time and get a dirty dog clean again. The primary reason dogs are hesitant to climb into the tub or […]

Pre-Op Planning Reduces Your Pet’s Stress And Yours

Pre-Op Planning Reduces Your Pet’s Stress And Yours

Fears & Anxieties, Health, Vet Visits

October 2, 2018

Why all the lab work before your pet’s spay/neuter surgery or other procedure? He looks healthy, and as far as you know, there’s nothing wrong with him. The key words are “as far as you know.” Pre-operative testing is an important part of pre-surgical prep that can alert your veterinarian to underlying problems that could […]

Why Is My Dog Panting? Reasons Include Injury, Disease, And Anxiety

Why Is My Dog Panting? Reasons Include Injury, Disease, And Anxiety

Fears & Anxieties, Travel & Safety

July 25, 2018

Tank, my Lab, and I returned from our weekly agility class and plopped down in the living room to relax. Two hours later, I noticed that Tank was still panting as if he had just exercised. That didn’t seem right. I watched him carefully the next day and saw he was panting heavily even after […]

Acupuncture: Can It Help Reduce Pet Stress At The Vet?

Acupuncture: Can It Help Reduce Pet Stress At The Vet?

Fears & Anxieties, Vet Visits

May 30, 2018

“Daeli receives regular acupuncture sessions. She was once very afraid of the needles and she still gets a little worried right before, but she relaxes as you can see here,” says KristyAnn Brock, DVM, CCRP, CVA, Fear Free associate veterinarian at Viking Veterinary Care in Portland, Oregon. The idea of sticking needles in your dog […]

Relieving Feline Fear, Anxiety, And Stress Is Key To Successful Anesthesia

Relieving Feline Fear, Anxiety, And Stress Is Key To Successful Anesthesia

Fears & Anxieties, Vet Visits

May 22, 2018

Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking when she just stares at you unblinkingly while the dog is maniacally bouncing up and down over a ridiculously small treat? In the ‘Ad-dressing of cats’, T.S. Eliot famously stated, ‘So first, your memory I’ll jog, And say: A CAT IS NOT A DOG’. The intriguing […]

Does The Way You Feed Your Cat Make Him Anxious?

Does The Way You Feed Your Cat Make Him Anxious?

Fears & Anxieties, Health

April 3, 2018

What we feed our cats is a topic worthy of discussion. But just as important, we need to talk about how we feed our cats. Most cat caretakers feed their cats from bowls. And most of those leave dry food out 24/7. The theory is that cats don’t naturally scarf down meals all at once […]

Pre-Op Planning Reduces Your Pet’s Stress And Yours

Pre-Op Planning Reduces Your Pet’s Stress And Yours

Fears & Anxieties, Vet Visits

March 20, 2018

Why all the lab work before your pet’s spay/neuter surgery or other procedure? He looks healthy, and as far as you know, there’s nothing wrong with him. The key words are “as far as you know.” Pre-operative testing is an important part of pre-surgical prep that can alert your veterinarian to underlying problems that could […]

Taking The Fear Free Message Home – Dr. Marty Becker

Taking The Fear Free Message Home – Dr. Marty Becker

Fears & Anxieties, Training

January 31, 2018

  Most of us know the importance of physical wellbeing for pets. And it’s no surprise that pets who like going to the veterinarian are healthier because it’s easier to get them examined and cared for. That’s one of the reasons so many veterinarians are now bringing Fear Free techniques into their practices. Now we […]

Coping With Chemo: How To Reduce Stress For Your Pet

Coping With Chemo: How To Reduce Stress For Your Pet

Fears & Anxieties, Health, Vet Visits

January 30, 2018

One of the biggest upsets for many pet-loving families is getting a diagnosis of cancer in their beloved dog or cat. Luckily, many advances in veterinary medicine allow pets to live longer, high-quality lives despite this diagnosis. The prognosis will vary dramatically with the type of cancer, but many pets can gain years of good […]

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