Sadie’s success story – from panic to playful Sadie is a 3-year-old female German Shepherd who lives with her owner in a nice neighborhood in...
Clients are always part of the Low Stress Care equation
The Low-Stress Veterinary Care Equation – The client is always a part of the equation As I have created courses, immersion workshops, and in-clinic...
Pandemic Puppy Vet exam survey results
Pandemic Puppy Veterinary exam behavior Survey results Over the past year, veterinary practices have commented on forums about the increase in dogs under the age...
Senior Dog Behavior – The three primary reasons for changing behavior
What is going on with my old dog? As a primary care veterinarian, I have often had the bittersweet pleasure of caring for a furry...
Lessons Learned from Curbside Care
Lessons Learned from Curbside Care About a year and two months ago, the world changed for veterinary practice. The traditional model of a pet owner...
The Wonders of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis)
The wonders of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) As I have grown in my expertise in reducing pet stress during care, I have paid attention to every...
73% of new dog owners considering rehoming at pandemic end – let’s help them now!
First Time Dog owners need support - and so do repeat dog owners! I just read the Merck Animal Health Survey results about first-time...
The Pain and Anxiety connection in pets
Pain in animals has been addressed as a result of injury, aging, or surgery. There are many references to managing acute pain caused by trauma...
EMLA cream for Safe Low-stress blood draw
Low-Stress Blood draw using EMLA cream The use of lidocaine topical cream has become recognized as a way to decrease patient discomfort and stress for...
5 essential steps to stop separation anxiety
5 Essential Steps to Stop Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety can be one of the most frustrating behavior problems of dogs. The problem may begin gradually,...