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Veterinary behaviorists say general practitioners can and should address common behavioral problems in dogs and cats, ranging from aggression to…

Thousands of pet owners are hearing the message of L.O.V.E.—Lean on Veterinary Expertise—for medically sound solutions to their pets’ behavior…

Technicians can be team captain in behavior treatment for pets by working with the patient, client, and attending veterinarian—according to Julie K.…

In response to the popularity of television shows such as "The Dog Whisperer," the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has issued a…

When the AVMA granted specialty status to the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists 25 years ago, it was a signal to the profession and public…

CALL OUTS Student papers will qualify for behavior research award Veterinary students who have…

​The American Animal Hospital Association has released the new AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines to offer tools for veterinary…

Geriatric behavioral problems are so common that Dr. William Fortney's convention presentation on managing them drew a spillover audience.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners addressed the topic of ethics head-on at its annual convention this past December in Orlando, FL.

Human-animal interaction is one of the largest components of appropriate animal welfare. More than anything, the natural behaviors of animals

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opened the new ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, North Carolina, on…

Throughout the ages, humans have recognized the peculiar nature of cats.

Experts offer consensus on 25 behavioral signs of pain in cats

A flood of cases of canine separation anxiety and a rash of unsocialized pandemic puppies were among the dire predictions about the impacts of the…

  posted September 15, 2008   A position statement on early socialization in puppies…

Dr. Sophia Yin was well-known as an animal behavior expert who dedicated her life to educating pet owners and also veterinarians

A lawsuit filed July 25 seeks an injunction against Idexx Laboratories and damages for pet owners because the company allegedly inflated prices for…

Research results published this spring indicate the behaviors commonly attributed to certain dog breeds likely predate those breeds, and a dog’s breed…

Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has incorporated a canine aggression assessment tool

Research supports calls for treatment of dermatoses in dogs and other animals, including management of environmental stressors

Researchers using rodent models to study mental disease may not be getting accurate results

Consumer behavior explored at AVMA Economic Summit

People have kept pets for millennia, but that long history doesn't mean owners always know how to handle behavior problems in their cats and dogs.