5 Essential Steps to Stop Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety can be one of the most frustrating behavior problems of dogs. The problem may begin gradually,...
Growls lead to bites
Growls lead to bites I learned this catchy phrase “A growl is a bite that hasn’t connected – yet” during a veterinary behavior seminar. That...
Preventing Pet Problems during COVID19 Isolation
Preventing Pet Problems During COVID-19 Isolation In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states and countries are containing spread through self-isolation. In my small...
Scruffing Struggles – how to stop scruffing cats when you don’t trust “hands off handling”
Stop scruffing struggles - transition techniques to stop scruffing cats I recently returned from the Mississippi Valley Veterinary Medical Association Conference in East Peoria Il,...
Neuro Care and understanding brain nutrition
Neuro Care and understanding brain nutrition I had a wonderful conversation yesterday with a concerned dog owner, about her epileptic dog. Neuro Care diet...
Barking like crazy – Bella’s Calmer Canine “halo” treatment
How the Calmer Canine tPEMF device improved my dog Bella's reactivity My dog Bella is an 11-year-old, mixed-breed dog. She was a rescue, who...
The Drug Resistant Client
The drug resistant client - understanding why clients would refuse medications Advances in animal behavior has helped veterinarians provide less stressful care to many patients,...
Back to School Blues
Separation anxiety can show up in various ways. When school starts up again, you can may see your dog and cat acting up in naughty...
Reformed Nail Clipping Aggressor – Buster Brown
Reformed nail clipping aggressor - Buster Brown Buster Brown - Buster is a mixed breed terrier male neutered dog who began to struggle and attempt...
Reformed Aggressor – CJ
Reformed Aggressor - CJ CJ is an elderly cat who had been tense, hissing, swatting and attempting to bite during the majority of her middle...