Birding Beats Anxiety, Brings Peace, in a Chaotic World
Reading Time: 5 minutes I’ve always found nature to be healing and restorative. On the first day of my journey to becoming a birder, I had headed to the woods, early, in search of peace from the...
View ArticleSedation for Your Pet is Safer Than You Think
Reading Time: 3 minutes Have you ever felt embarrassed or concerned about your pet’s behavior at the veterinary clinic? Many pets feel fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) at the vet because of past...
View ArticleSolving the Mystery: How Pheromones Work to Calm Pets
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pheromones play a significant role in the social behavior of many species, including dogs, cats, and possibly humans. Although our pets cannot consciously control pheromone...
View ArticlePuppy Socialization Risks and Rewards
Reading Time: 3 minutes Puppyhood is a crucial time for physical and emotional development. However, the critical socialization window, when puppies form important impressions about their surrounding...
View ArticleProtect Cats from Heat-Related Injuries
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Steve Dale Depending on where you live, you can expect high temps for at least the next couple of months. That means you need to stay vigilant about protecting pets from...
View ArticleHow to Recognize Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Cat
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Do you know how to tell if your cat is fearful, anxious, or stressed? Our handout, using a scale of 0 to 5, shares the signs to look for. The post How to Recognize Fear,...
View ArticleHow to Recognize Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Dog
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Do you know how to tell if your dog is fearful, anxious, or stressed? Our handout, using a scale of 0 to 5, shares the signs to look for. The post How to Recognize Fear,...
View ArticleThe Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Rats
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Is your rat relaxed, interested, anxious, getting scared, or ready to run for the hills? You can tell a lot by reading their body language and paying attention to their...
View ArticlePet Emergency Preparedness: 10 Most Essential Items for Traveling with Your Pet
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pet Emergency Preparedness: 10 Most Essential Items for Traveling with Your Pet Whether it’s a natural disaster, an unexpected event, or just the unpredictability of life,...
View ArticleFlea and Tick-Related Diseases in Cats
Reading Time: < 1 minutes All cats, whether they go outdoors or not, are at risk for serious flea and tick-related health issues. Learn more with this handout, sponsored by our friends at Elanco....
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