A recent pilot study on dogs who do not suffer from separation related problems indicates “YES!” A short petting session before promotes calmer behaviours from a dog. Although separation related problems affect dogs so their response will be different, this …
Should I give my dog attention before going out? Read more »
A study done in the US in 2011 suggested that pets’ fear of visiting the vet could be affecting an owner’s willingness to take the animal for routine health care and may cause a delay in animals getting veterinary treatment. …
Are you stressed about taking your pet to the vet? Read more »
Veterinary behaviour is a complex field. Behaviour is influenced by many factors but the three major factors influencing behaviour are: Genetic predisposition of an animal The animal’s learning The environment that is affecting the animal So let’s delve into these …
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I was recently asked for scientific evidence about what we are seeing from horse behaviour by a friend and former work colleague. She was going to give a talk to children at a pony club on horse behaviour and is …
The grimace scale as a pain assessment tool in horses Read more »
When I asked my client to film while I clipped her dog Elle’s nails, it ended out being an educational session due to Elle’s high level of fear. So I turned it into a film to share with everyone and …
This article discusses the contexts and consequences of dog bites to people who responded to an online survey It highlights the importance of education in bite prevention. With the steps taken in response to the dogs bites in this article, …
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This is a great study highlighting the importance of pre- and post-operative pain control, reduced stress in the post-operative period as well as possibly not delaying amputation if that is the necessary course of action. Because our patients are non-verbal, …
Cattle producers in Australia need to have a permanent radio-frequency identification (RFID) attached to each of their animals and many also attach another easy-to-read identification. This is achieved by placing an ear tag in each ear. One ear is tagged …
Although not a recent study, this study is important for all veterinarians to know about. If a person contacts me about their dog who is excessively licking surfaces other than their own body parts, it is likely that I will …
At university I remember being taught that a nose twitch is a great way of subduing a horse for treatments such as stomach tubing. Also taught was the possibility of using an ear twitch or a skin pinch. They were …