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Feline Needs in Confinement: A Tale of Two Kinds of Cats

November 11, 2019 Blog

By making management and housing decisions based on each cat's behavior and stress level, veterinary caregivers can improve feline welfare…Read More

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FIP Symposium Will Bring Together International Experts

November 4, 2019 Blog

Investigators are traveling from around the world to participate in PURRsuing FIP and WINNing at the University of California-Davis, November…Read More

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Time, Education Help to Manage Fear

November 4, 2019 Blog

For humans, overcoming fear, or at least learning to deal with it, takes time and practice. That's even more true…Read More

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As Seen on TV? What to Know About Punishment

October 28, 2019 Blog

Using punishment can be a liability for veterinary professionals recommending this technique because it can put the safety of the…Read More

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Upping Adoptions for Black Cats and Dogs in Shelters

October 21, 2019 Blog

Shelter experts say that creative, cost-saving strategies are drawing attention to black cats and dogs in shelters and helping them…Read More

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Relieve Chronic Pain Using a Pyramid Approach

October 16, 2019 Blog

Chronic pain can be a challenge to diagnose and treat; successful management requires a multimodal approach involving the whole healthcare…Read More

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Targeting: How to Make This Skill Work for You

October 14, 2019 Blog

Teaching pets to touch the nose to an object or hand can be helpful in several different ways, including weighing…Read More

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Fear Free Success Stories: Making Good Things Happen

October 7, 2019 Blog

New experiences can be challenges for pet patients, but Fear Free techniques help them to gain trust and confidence whether…Read More

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What Current Science Tells Us About Cat Play

September 30, 2019 Blog

For cats, the best forms of play are similar to hunting and involve motion, novelty, and social interaction.Read More

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Could Pain be Masquerading as a Behavioral Problem?

September 26, 2019 Blog

Overlooking pain as a cause of a pet's behavioral condition can delay treatment and prolong the patient’s suffering.Read More

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Treating Cats With Chronic Pain: What to Consider

September 23, 2019 Blog

Chronic pain in cats is chronically underdiagnosed. Here's what to know about it, from a pain management expert.Read More

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How 2 Veterinarians Helped 1,400 Animal Shelters Save 2 Million Cats

September 16, 2019 Blog

Cats in shelters, especially adults and seniors, are often overlooked by people seeking pets. Shelters are working to change that.Read More

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