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Posts about feline behavior

Probiotics for healthy, calm cats
08/10/2021

Probiotics for healthy, calm cats

Cats, disease, nutrition, and behavior The connection of physical health with behavioral health has often been considered by a veterinarian in practice.  It makes sense when an animal is in pain, they will act aggressively when touched or approached or perhaps act "off" - less social, more anxious, or aggressive when there are biochemical changes…

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by Sally J. Footein Feline, Pet Owner, Veterinary Professional0
Lessons Learned from Curbside Care
05/19/2021

Lessons Learned from Curbside Care

Lessons Learned from Curbside Care About a year and two months ago, the world changed for veterinary practice.  The traditional model of a pet owner bringing the pet into the clinic, waiting in the waiting room, then being escorted by a staff member into the exam room changed.  Now we had to meet the client…

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by Sally J. Footein Canine, Feline, Veterinary Professional0
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
How to introduce cats to each other
01/20/2021

How to introduce cats to each other

Introduce cats to each other When you add an additional cat to your home, your existing cat may not accept this cat easily.   Many cats need a formal introduction plan to learn to accept each other.   Preparing the home for the introduction, and addition of the new cat needs to happen before the big meet…

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by Sally J. Footein Feline, Pet Owner, Veterinary 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
Stop Cat fights now!
09/17/2020

Stop Cat fights now!

From Cat fights to calm cats Calm Cats are happy cats.  It is possible to stop cat fights now, when you work with your veterinarian to provide the medication and plan to create calm cats. Cats are interesting. They are affectionate, independent, and intelligent.   Many homes have at least two cats, according to the AVMA…

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by Sally J. Footein Feline, Pet Owner, Veterinary Professional0
Scruffing Struggles - how to stop scruffing cats when you don't trust "hands off handling"
03/14/2020

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, where I presented a full day of low-stress veterinary care topics including demonstrations and in-clinic exam videos.  The afternoon was focused on specifically on the needs, clinic set up and…

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by Sally J. Footein Feline0
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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