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Separation Anxiety in Dogs: An Introduction

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Have you ever come home to a disaster created by your own best friend? Do you have a neighbor who does not appreciate endless hours of high-pitched barking and whining while you are out? Canine separation anxiety is one of the most common behavioral problems dog owners deal with. This video will explain its origins […]

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10 Things Your Veterinarian Should Know About Your Pet

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Your veterinary team wants to give your dog or cat the best care possible in an environment that will encourage your pet to be happy and relaxed, not fearful, anxious, or stressed. This video will cover the 10 facts about your pet our experts recommend provide the receptionist when booking an appointment.

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Giving Medications to Your Pet: Putting the Treat Into Treatments

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes At some point in your pet-owning life, you will need to give prescribed medications or treatments to your pet. This can be stressful for you and cause fear or anxiety in your pet. This video will share some tips for giving oral medications and topical treatments.

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Fear Free Veterinary Visits 101

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Have you ever dreaded going to the vet, knowing that your pet is going to be stressed out, or not behave as well as you would like? Good news! With Fear Free, it’s possible for most dogs and cats to have a pleasant, or even enjoyable trip to the vet. Veterinary professionals and practices who […]

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Preventing and Alleviating Anxieties 101

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Anxiety. We’ve all experienced it. The butterflies in your stomach before a big performance or presentation, the sweat gathering on your forehead during a job interview, or the suffocating feeling of being in a large crowd, unable to move freely. Did you know that our pets experience anxiety, too? This video will introduce you to […]

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Enrichment for Dogs and Cats 101

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Although modern dogs and cats have adjusted well to living in our homes, they’re still dogs and cats at heart. Some natural behaviors remain essential to their health and wellbeing. For cats and dogs to thrive they need what’s called enrichment: physical, exploratory, and social activities. Pets who do not have opportunities for physical play […]

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Reading Your Cat’s Body Language

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Happy, healthy cats thrive in our care. If you want to know if your cat is thriving, you can just ask her—her body language will tell you when you know what to look for. This video will introduce you to your cat’s body language and how it relates to your home.

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How Cats Learn

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Why do so many people think cats can’t learn? It’s because they don’t learn in the same way we do, or even the same way dogs do. The truth is cats can (and do) learn all the time. They just have to learn in their own way. This video will introduce you to the mind […]

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Training and Socialization 101

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes As a pet owner, you love spending time with your pet. You like to have your dog accompany you on walks, hikes and trips and your cat when friends come over or when you are enjoying time outdoors. But those activities are only enjoyable if your pet enjoys them, too, and if they are behaving […]

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Human-Animal Bond 101

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes We’ve all heard about the human-animal bond, but what is it and why is it important? Like love, the human-animal bond, can be hard to describe, but just ask anyone who has been emotionally touched by a wagging tail or purring body – they get it – no words necessary. In a lifetime, we’ve seen […]