This was my question for attendees to answer and post at my booth at the ISVMA conference in November. There were two answers posted by...
Automatic feeders – A Blessing or Curse?
Automatic feeders are aconvenient way to feed our pets. They can be programmed to measure a portion,avoid overfeeding, and control access to food. This is...
What a difference a full behavior history makes
How an email thread helped patient assessment and avoid staff injuryRecently, I reached out to a specialist DVM involved in managing chronic orthopedic pain in...
The Sweet Seduction of Sedation
The Sweet Seduction of Sedation The drugs have been given, and the animal is in a deep slumber. Head down, body fully relaxed as they...
Backyard Party Pet Problems – 3 rules for safe fun
Memorial Day is coming up this weekend, a weekend filled with backyard parties to celebrate graduations, weddings, reunions, and maybe watch the Indy 500! Often...
5 steps to take the stress out of medicating your cat
5 steps to take the stress out of medicating your cat One of the most common dilemmas cat guardians have is administering medication at home....
Senior Pet Care Guidelines with an Eye for Behavior
Senior pet Care guidelines with an Eye for behavior The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has recently published senior care guidelines for dogs and...
Sadie’s Success Story – from Panicked to Playful at the vet
Sadie’s success story – from panic to playful Sadie is a 3-year-old female German Shepherd who lives with her owner in a nice neighborhood in...
five big fat lies about puppy behavior
Five big fat lies about puppy behavior Over my career, I have learned much about normal and abnormal behavior. My focus is the cat...
Clients are always part of the Low Stress Care equation
The Low-Stress Veterinary Care Equation – The client is always a part of the equation As I have created courses, immersion workshops, and in-clinic...