The Sweet Seduction of Sedation The drugs have been given, and the animal is in a deep slumber. Head down, body fully relaxed as they...
Sadie’s Success Story – from Panicked to Playful at the vet
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...
five big fat lies about puppy behavior
Five big fat lies about puppy behavior Over my career, I have learned much about normal and abnormal behavior. My focus is the cat...
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...
A little calming pre med goes a long way before surgery
Why pets benefit from anxiety-reducing meds before anesthesia For many years, veterinarians advised pet owners to withhold all food and water for 12 hours before...
“I didn’t get the pet I wanted”
I wanted a cuddle, jogging, or therapy buddy, but he is nothing like that. Many people adopt or purchase a companion pet with a vision...
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...
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...
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,...
Barking like crazy – Bella’s Calmer Canine “halo” treatment
How the Calmer Canine tPEMF device improved my dog Bella's reactivity My dog Bella is an 11-year-old, mixed-breed dog. She was a rescue, who...