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#41 – Aggression between family dogs
April, 2025 NMVMA listserve Veterinary Behavior Tip #41 Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC Aggression between family dogs Canine warriors tend to be repeat offenders. Beyond the nasty injuries, one well-loved dog…
Read More#40 – CBD – Is it Safe? Does it Work?
At the 2023 ACVIM Conference in Philadelphia this June I attended a presentation on CBD. The biologically active components of the hemp plant, cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) are…
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#38 – Canine Separation Anxiety in the wake of COVID19
Hi colleagues- I hope everyone is safe and healthy and ready to get back to “nonessential” practice – whatever that means. I have presented a Zoom webinar intended to help…
Read More#37 – Wigged-Out on the Road
Treat the Cause Dogs who whine, pace, bark at the windows, and jump on their owners during car rides cause significant distress and potential safety issues. Our clients want that…
Read More#36 – Natural/Alternative Behavioral Therapies
Anxious, reactive pets need serious help. Research-based behavior modifications are essential in nearly every case but a prefrontal cortex that’s overwhelmed by excitatory neurotransmitters just can’t learn healthy behaviors. It’s…
Read More#35 – Puppy Socialization
NMVMA listserve Veterinary Behavior Tip #35 Jeff Nichol, DVM 9.4.18 Doing it Right at the Right Time I’ve always relished opportunities to advise new puppy owners or even better, those…
Read More#34 – Fireworks Freak-Out
There are lots of remedies for this phobia. Beyond recommending drowning out the noise with fans and music, pheromones (Adaptil), and food toys to promote foraging, I urge you to…
Read More#33 – Canine Separation Anxiety
I welcome opportunities to answer behavior questions from my colleagues. Here is a recent one that you may find helpful in your practice. Question: I have a 12-year old…
Read More#32 – Fractious Nail Trims
4.23.18 NMVMA listserve Behavior Tip #32 Hi colleagues- Lots of pet owners bring their dogs for nail trims because it has become such an odious chore at home. Their…
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