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Medical Management of Behavioral Conditions

When treating behavioral conditions, your veterinarian can choose from a variety of medications and create a personalized treatment plan.

Medical Conditions and Behavior

Because many behaviors result from underlying medical conditions, a change in behavior may be the first sign you see.

What is “Littermate Syndrome”?

Also known as littermate dependency, this term refers to behaviors that develop when two puppies from the same litter are raised together. Is there ever a time when two puppies may be better than one?

Compulsive and Repetitive Behavior in Dogs

Compulsive and repetitive behaviors are a variation of normal behaviors such as eating, walking, or self-grooming.

Hyperesthesia Syndrome in Cats

Feline Hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS) means “too much feeling”, hyperesthesia is the opposite of anesthesia which means a lack of feeling or no sensation at all.

What Is Low Stress Handling®?

Developed by Dr. Sophia Yin, Low Stress Handling® is an educational program created to teach veterinarians and their team members humane and effective approaches to patient handling and restraint.

Low Stress Handling® Silver-Level Certification

Individual Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and employers the individual’s dedicated interest in Low Stress Handling®. Hospital Certification at this level demonstrates to clients and staff the hospital’s commitment to appropriately training staff in Low Stress Handling® methods.

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