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Cats Dogs Fears & Anxieties Life at Home

Fear Reactions: Fight, Flight, Fret, and Freeze

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …danger go away, then the pet might try to escape danger by running away. Whether a pet chooses to flee or fight depends on the individual animal’s circumstances and previous…

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Cats Dogs Fears & Anxieties Holidays Life at Home Other

Happy Halloween? For Pets, It Can Be With A Little Practice

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …first began to ask about pet costumes. Twenty years ago, few pet costumes were even available at retail stores. Today, Petco and PetSmart each carry well over 100 costumes, mostly…

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Cats Dogs Fears & Anxieties Other Veterinary Care

How to Overcome Fear, Anxiety & Stress About Your Pets’ Dental Care

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …for pets. Simple steps like encouraging the pet to see her carrier as a safe spot, a steady supply of treats, and rewards-based training can change getting your pet to…

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Disaster Preparedness for Pets: What to Know

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …place in your home for your pets, preferably the same area where you’re staying. An interior room without windows is the safest place for pets. If possible, introduce them to…

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What’s a PVP? An Expert Explains

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …Visits for your pet to trial the medications prescribed. PVPs and How They Work Many different medications can be used to reduce your pet’s fear, anxiety, and stress. For canine…

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Cats Dogs Fears & Anxieties Life at Home Veterinary Care

How to Cope When You Hear the “C” Word

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …CareCredit. Ask if there are multiple treatment options and what is best for your pet. Finding ways to emotionally cope during your pet’s cancer journey is of paramount importance. Slagle…

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Boom, Bang, and Other Noises That Freak Out Pets

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …healthy manner. For starters, remember that your pet is reading your emotional state. Baby talk or high-pitched tones can send some sound-scared pets into further panic states. “Some pets respond…

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Pet Experiencing Dental Pain? How to Know and What to Do About It

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …pain when the veterinary team administers medications while the pet is under anesthesia. Scraping teeth can irritate the gums, causing pain – if a pet is awake, they’ll be stressed…

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Prepping Pets for Annual Visits: Vaccines

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …cheese generously spread on the counter by the vet staff. The good news is that pet parents can do some vaccination training at home to make the experience less scary….

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Cats Fears & Anxieties Senior Pets Veterinary Care

Being a Fear Free Advocate for Your Pet

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …look on his face that pets get when they’re not feeling well, and I knew it was time to schedule his euthanasia. Even though Mr. B didn’t get that stressed…