A Good (Fur) Friend and a Full Tank of Gas
Travel-related fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) from previous experiences coupled with unknown surroundings, loud noises, and strange smells can exacerbate…Read More
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Fear Free Success Story: Cats for the Win
Fear Free Certified Trainer Laura Cassiday parlayed her love for cats and training and behavior skills into a full-time feline…Read More
Stress and Mental Health Challenges: How Schools Are Helping Veterinary Students Cope
For many young people who love animals, becoming a veterinarian is a life-long aspiration that starts in high school and…Read More
Pain and Fear: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Pain and fear are different sides of the same coin: Pain drives fear and fear exacerbates pain.Read More
Clients Allergic to Cats? How to Help Them Deal
How to help clients with allergies keep their cats and still be able to breathe.Read More
Why FeLV and FIV Don’t Have to Be Death Sentences for Cats
Life-saving protocols and good guidelines for adopters make adoption a reality for cats who test positive for FeLV or FIV.Read More
Lyme and Lepto: What Clients Should Know
Leptospirosis and Lyme disease can dangerously impact a dog’s health. They have shared risk factors based on geography and lifestyle…Read More
When Burnout Overwhelms You, What Comes Next?
When burnout overwhelms you, boundaries, communication, and routines can help relieve stress.Read More
How Veterinarians are Helping People and Pets Fleeing the War in Ukraine
A visiting veterinarian seeks to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in pets and people fleeing the war in Ukraine.Read More
Gabapentin Reduces Stress in Feline Patients, Study Shows
Fear of the veterinarian is a common finding among our feline patients, and unfortunately, left unaddressed, can often escalate to…Read More
How to Help Clients Reduce the Stress of Finding a Puppy and End Up With the Dog of Their Dreams
If we are lucky, our clients will ask us for guidance when they decide to add a puppy to their…Read More
