Behavior
Addressing the Most Common Veterinary Visit–Associated Canine Behavior Concerns
Fear, anxiety, and aggression are common canine behaviors in veterinary settings but can be successfully managed using a structured, welfare-focused approach.
Behavior
Aging Gracefully With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Pet dogs and cats are living well into their senior years, and preparing for and supporting their changing medical and behavioral needs are key.
Behavior
Completing a Comprehensive Behavioral History
A behavior treatment plan is only as good as the history collection.
Behavior
One Welfare Approach: Wellbeing in Shelters
A wide range of strategies can be implemented in the shelter environment to increase the wellbeing of dogs and cats. The key focus for veterinary nurses is to actively enhance wellbeing by using a One Welfare approach to fulfill the animals’ needs.
Behavior
Low-Stress Veterinary Visits for Reptiles
Capture and restraint in the veterinary hospital can be stressful for the reptile patient. Slow, gentle movements and adequate support are key to proper reptile handling.
Behavior
Using Patients’ Sensory Perception to Enhance Their Veterinary Visits
If we understand and appreciate how our patients perceive the experience of being in a veterinary hospital, we will be better able to modify our behavior and the hospital environment to improve their experience and wellbeing.
Behavior
Low-Stress Veterinary Visits for Avian Patients
By understanding the many challenges that birds bring to the clinic experience, the veterinary team can prepare effectively and behave in such a manner that the bird’s stress levels remain as low as possible.
Behavior
Low-Stress Veterinary Visits for Horses
Reading and communicating the signals of equine stress will help the clinic incorporate low-stress practices and improve the client–patient–clinic relationship.