Halloween is here again, and with it comes a unique set of thrills and chills for pets and their owners. Dr. Kim May, assistant director of professional and public affairs at the American Veterinary Medical Association, discusses ways to ensure your pet’s health and safety during this holiday season.
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Canine Fear Aggression
Dogs often act aggressively towards people that are unfamiliar to them. Many times this behavior is incorrectly attributed to dominance rather than fear because they elicit the same response – barking, growling and biting. It is important for owners to recognize the difference so they are best able to manage aggression within their pet. Dr. Barbara Sherman, professor of veterinary behavior at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about how to recognize and address canine fear aggression.
National Veterinary Technicians Week
Our pets receive excellent medical care in the United States, not only from veterinarians but from the entire veterinary medical team. An integral component of this team is the veterinary technician. To celebrate and promote the role of veterinary tech…
What to Do if Your Pet Is Poisoned
If you’ve been listening to these podcasts, you know that we’ve talked about household hazards that could potentially poison your pet. We’re sure you do your best to keep them where your pets can’t get into them, but do you know what you’d do if your pet still managed to be exposed to something poisonous? How you react could save your pet’s life. Dr. Steven Hansen, senior vice president at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, talks about what to do if your pet is poisoned.
Rabies
September 28 marks the third annual World Rabies Day, an international event created to help raise rabies awareness and save lives. Despite major efforts to eradicate the virus, rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people …
Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors in Pets
Abnormal repetitive behaviors in our pets—such as tail or shadow chasing—are some of the most complex and least understood of the behavior problems affecting dogs and cats. Dr. Valarie Tynes, a veterinarian with Premier Veterinary Behavior Consulting in Fort Worth, Texas, talks about why these behaviors develop, and what can be done to stop them.