Category: Veterinary Professional

Beyond the Food Bowl

Raising behaviorally healthy dogs requires meeting both their mental and physical needs. Here are five time-saving ways you can make sure your dog’s basic needs are met.

What is a Catio?

The outside world is not the safest place for an indoor cat. A great solution to keep them safe yet let them enjoy outdoor reinforcement is to create a catio.

Compulsive and Repetitive Behavior in Dogs

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

Tackling The Vacuum Villain

Many dogs leave the room as soon as the “vacuum villain” shows up. They may tremble in fear, slink off to the couch to hide, or even bite or bark at the vacuum to make it go away. Why do dogs fear the vacuum?

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.

Dr. Sophia Yin’s Philosophies on Early Learning Theories

Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, CAAB, MS was a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author, and the creator of Low Stress Handling®.

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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