For veterinarians

#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…

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#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…

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#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…

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#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…

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#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…

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#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…

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#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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#30 – Feline Fear & Loathing in the Veterinary Clinic

1.3.18 NMVMA listserve Behavior Tip #30   Hi colleagues- Here is the story of a cat who was sweet at home but scared to the point of serious reactive aggression…

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#31 – CBD Oil for Canine Anxiety

NMVMA listserve Behavior Tip #31 Hi colleagues- The veterinary behavior community has been hearing a lot public buzz about CBD oil as a treatment for anxiety, particularly in dogs. Reliable…

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