Behavior
Storm Phobia in Dogs
Treatment should include fast-acting situational medications during storm season, safe spots, counterconditioning strategies, and in some cases, baseline antidepressant medication.
Behavior
Algorithmic Approach: Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Treatment involves a 5-step plan: management, social communication/cues, tools, desensitization and counterconditioning, and medication.
Behavior
Updates on Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
With early diagnosis and intervention, veterinarians can help owners preserve their pets’ quality of life and mental wellbeing and maintain the human–animal bond.
Behavior
Scratch That: The Keys to Reducing Unwanted Scratching
Results suggest that the correct approach to play—both in terms of duration and context—may be key to reducing scratching behavior in cats.
Behavior
Owner-Directed Feline Aggression
The primary forms of owner-directed aggression are fear related, petting induced, redirected, and misdirected play.
Behavior
From the Cat’s Point of View: Creating a Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment
Creating a Cat Friendly environment does not require expensive renovations but rather thoughtful, creative ways to adapt to cats’ needs in ways that give them a sense of control and safety.
Behavior
Aggression in Dogs: Etiology, Signalment, and Management
A complete behavioral treatment plan consists of environmental management, behavioral modification, and therapeutics to treat underlying fear, anxiety, and stress — all of which can be implemented at the general practice level.
Behavior
Imepitoin in Behavioral and Neurobehavioral Medicine
Imepitoin is an anticonvulsant medication, as well as being used for canine fear and anxiety applications.
Behavior
When Behavior Breaks the Bond
Understanding the impact of negative behaviors on the pet, owner, and the bond between them can help veterinarians to guide families in making the best possible decision for all involved.