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Reading Time: 3 minutes …distract the dog and reward less anxious behavior,” says Pamela Perry, DVM, a behavior resident at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York. Get Ahead Of The…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …lower blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate, and drops in levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Heads up if you’re new to cats: studies find cats prefer to be…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …suddenly collapses, heatstroke may be the cause. Read more here. Anxiety/Fear: Panting, yawning, blinking, lip licking, and pacing are all signs of stress. Thunderstorms, car rides, or meeting new dogs…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …smooth the process of therapy, signaling trust and warmth, and allowing patients to open up more freely. “I’ve observed this personally,” Stanford M. Singer, Ph.D., a New York City psychotherapist…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes …new situations, or changes to existing routines can all cause stress in pets. Our own stress can affect our pets as well. “Most people fail to realize how observant companion…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …cat behavior consultant in New York City. Beth is currently on the executive committee of the feline division of the Pet Professional Guild, and is a frequent speaker on cat behavior. …
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Reading Time: 4 minutes …Timmy was happy or scared and knew when to spring into action to save him from danger in each episode. It turns out our dogs–and cats–may be better mind readers…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …house call veterinarian in New York City, knows it can be especially challenging to obtain fresh urine samples during bathroom outings, so she offers this step-by-step guide to reduce stress…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes …or other visible concerns. If your pet is used to visiting the vet and enjoys his interactions with staff, this will be a breeze. If it’s all new to him,…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …one wants their pets to feel afraid – even on Halloween. The good news is that you can do something about it, which is what Fear Free is all about….