Humans don’t have a monopoly on stress. Our pets can be affected by stress, too. A new house, time spent in a kennel, and trips to the veterinarian are just some ways our pets can become stressed. But whatever the cause, stress can be reduced by incorporating behavioral enrichment into our pets’ lives, says Dr. Melissa Bain, a professor in the Companion Animal Behavior Program at the University of California-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Canine Aggression Toward Children
Every year, approximately 800,000 people in the United States are bitten by dogs, half of them children. Dr. Ilana Reisner, assistant professor of behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses why childr…
Understanding Pet Food Labels
Shopping for pet food can be a daunting task. Walking down the pet food aisle at the grocery store can leave one overwhelmed by the sheer number of boxes, bags, and cans vying for your attention. Sally Perea, a board certified veterinary nutritionist w…
Hospice Care for Pets
The human-animal bond has never been stronger. Pet owners increasingly demand the best for their pets, whether it be food, toys, comfort, or medical care. One area seeing a rise in demand is end-of-life care, with hospice facilities springing up to add…
Animal Acupuncture
Pets are more important to us than ever before, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the medical care we demand for our animals. But besides the latest advances in high-tech veterinary health care, there has also been a strong movement amo…
Rats as Pets
When it comes to choosing a pet, a rat probably isn’t high on most people’s lists. In fact, rats are probably more often identified as vermin than companion animals. But a growing number of people are choosing rats as pets, and find the much-maligned rodents to be affectionate and intelligent companions. Dr. Javier Nevarez, assistant professor of zoological medicine at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses why a rat makes a surprisingly good choice for a pet.