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Category: Canine

Posts about any kind of dog behavior.

The Wonders of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis)
02/25/2021

The Wonders of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis)

The wonders of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) As I have grown in my expertise in reducing pet stress during care, I have paid attention to every item and every step of care.  Decreasing noise, soft towels to insulate against the cold stainless exam table, and using rewards were some of the first items I kept consistent…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Feline, Pet Professional, Veterinary Professional0
73% of new dog owners considering rehoming at pandemic end - let's help them now!
12/02/2020

73% of new dog owners considering rehoming at pandemic end - let's help them now!

First Time Dog owners need support - and so do repeat dog owners!    I just read the Merck Animal Health Survey results about first-time dog owners, who acquired dogs during the COVID pandemic of 2020. I was alerted to this survey, and upon reading felt is imperative to have everyone read.  Here is the…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Pet Owner, Veterinary Professional0
The Pain and Anxiety connection in pets
10/27/2020

The Pain and Anxiety connection in pets

Pain in animals has been addressed as a result of injury, aging, or surgery.  There are many references to managing acute pain caused by trauma or surgery.  It is easy in a sense to assume and acknowledge an animal who was hit by a car is in pain.  The day after a tooth extraction is…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Canine Aggression, Pet Owner, Pet Professional0
EMLA cream for Safe Low-stress blood draw
09/24/2020

EMLA cream for Safe Low-stress blood draw

Low-Stress Blood draw using EMLA cream The use of lidocaine topical cream has become recognized as a way to decrease patient discomfort and stress for IV catheterization.  One published study from the Journal of Feline Medicine and surgery journal article here looked at applying lidocaine 2.5%-prilocaine 2.5% combination cream 30 minutes prior to the jugular blood…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Feline, Veterinary Professional0
5 essential steps to stop separation anxiety
09/04/2020

5 essential steps to stop separation anxiety

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, starting with a little pacing or whining when you leave then escalating to digging at the door or breaking out of crates.  As a veterinarian with behavior expertise, I am…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Pet Owner, Pet Professional, Uncategorized, Veterinary Professional0
Neuro Care and understanding brain nutrition
02/14/2020

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 by Purina had been prescribed by her veterinarian and she was seeking mor information about the benefits of this diet.  She read my blog post at drsophiayin.com when Neuro Care was…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine0
Barking like crazy - Bella's Calmer Canine "halo" treatment
01/03/2020

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 by 9 weeks of age was no longer able to easily socialize easily. Despite meds, supplements, training, low stress handling and reward-based training, she is reactive at windows. Her triggers…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Canine Aggression, Pet Owner, Pet Professional, Veterinary Professional0
The Drug Resistant Client
11/13/2019

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, both large and small. The ability to correctly read the body language of stress before it reaches aggression, and then respond to this by changing the exam room, treatment and…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Feline, Pet Owner, Pet Professional, Veterinary Professional0
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