Why Diversifying Animal Welfare Helps Shelters and Pets – And Ways to Do It
Many organizations are working to diversify pet ownership, animal welfare boards, employees, and volunteers, and veterinary professions.Read More
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Stressed by Angry Clients? Expert Tips on How to Cope
Understanding that clients are struggling emotionally to cope with a situation, and are acting out as a result, can help…Read More
Homeless But Not Alone: Unhoused People and Pets Facing Challenges Together
When unhoused people and pets are appropriately bonded, the emotional support and devotion they provide each other is beneficial to…Read More
Do Training Methods Matter? The Wrong One Can Cost Dogs Their Lives
Aversive dog training methods don't work. Here's what does, and why it's vital to saving dogs' lives.Read More
Parrot Prep: How to Set Up Avian Training and Behavior Classes
Clients who obtain parrots may or may not fully understand normal parrot behavior. "Parrot prep" classes are one way to…Read More
Study Looks at Shelter Dog Sleep Patterns, Stress
Size and previous experiences are among factors affecting adaptability and stress levels of dogs relinquished to shelters, according to a…Read More
13 Lucky Changes We’ll See in Veterinary Medicine, Including Less Stress
Nine veterinarians share their thoughts on changes we can expect to see in veterinary medicine in 2022 and beyond.Read More
Shelter Staffing Crisis: How We Got Here and What to Do About It
We’re in the midst of the phenomenon known as the 2021 Great Resignation, with millions of Americans quitting their jobs…Read More
Fear Free Success Story: Hanover Veterinary Hospital
Fear Free helps all pets, but scared pets often need Fear Free much more to turn their lives around. Pollard…Read More
Know What They Are Eating Before Making a Diet Recommendation
Other than a potential need to modify the quantity of food fed, if the pet looks good, is healthy, and…Read More
Words on Birds: Collecting an Avian Behavior History
Clients who obtain parrots may or may not fully understand normal parrot behavior. Communicating that some of these behaviors are…Read More
Does Misery Really Love Company?
On the surface, it looks as if I have everything. I do have everything. Except for the right brain chemicals…Read More
