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25.01.2022 Pain, especially chronic pain, is often a component of behavioural problems. Makes sense when you think about it. I tore my rotator cuff last year and the chronic pain associated with that certainly changed my behaviour and threshold levels! A thorough physical examination plus, where warranted, a pain relief trial, is a good place to start in pets showing behavioural changes. Especially sudden changes in older pets.

25.01.2022 Great educational video. These sorts of videos are sadly all too prevalent on social media. Putting your child and your dog into these sorts of situations is unfair on them both. It’s not clever or funny - just an tragic incident waiting to happen.

24.01.2022 I had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous Pig today. Pig has generalised anxiety and needs some tools to help her settle. It was soon apparent that lickimats weren’t going to cut it - not with her strength and determination to destroy! So her owner came up with a novel alternative - I love it when owners are committed to thinking outside the box for their pets! ... Well done Pig http://www.bbvs.com.au//thinking-outside-the-food-bowl-mr/

23.01.2022 It's miserable outside so what better way than to spend the day catching up writing reports (with some invaluable feline assistance of course). No two behaviour patients are ever present the same way; so each one gets their own personalized report and treatment plan!

22.01.2022 "You might think of a recall as an ‘obedience’ behaviour. Your dog should think of your recall signal as the invitation to do something fabulous with you."

22.01.2022 Great advice from VB colleague Dr Nicole Lobry de Bruyn.

20.01.2022 Spring in Victoria can mean gusty, rainy weather and can bring down trees and nests and separate young and vulnerable chicks and joeys from their parents. ...Here are some tips on how you can help wildlife after a windy storm: After the storm has passed and it is safe to do so please check under trees for fallen chicks, nests or injured birds. Small possums and gliders could also be found under trees after a severe storm. Often young birds will be found on the ground after falling from nests. It is normal for fledgling birds to fall out of the nest and spend a couple of days on the ground, with parents feeding them whilst they master the tricky art of flying. However, the wind may have brought some to the ground far too early, and they may need another couple of weeks to develop to full fledgling stage before they have any chance of flying. If the nest is too high up to get the chick back in it, you can very easily make and put up a makeshift nest; (check out this link on how to build one!) https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au//6%20-%20Makeshift%20N or watch this 1-minute video for tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emup7b8glK4 If you then move well away from the nest the parents will, in most cases, come back and start to feed their chick. This is always the best option as it gives the babies the best start to be a wild bird by being raised by its parents. It may take some time for the parents to return but if the chick is very young or appears injured or there is no sign of the parents please call Wildlife Victoria on 03 8400 7300. Why not save this number into your phone now just in case you need it? You can also report a wildlife emergency using the Snap Send Solve app for iOS or Android. For more information or to download the app please visit www.snapsendsolve.com Photo by Perry Cho

20.01.2022 This poem really resonated with me and I think it will with you too. Sharing today as we celebrate the wonder that is dogs. Thank you all for being members of our families x #InternationalDogDay

19.01.2022 Our friends at the The University of Melbourne, Queen's University Belfast and University of Canterbury are seeking people who live with at least one dog from A...ustralia, NZ, the UK, Ireland, the US and Canada to participate in an online survey about how lifestyle changes relating to COVID-19 have impacted you and your dog. Survey here: https://bit.ly/dogsnothomealone #anthrozoology #science See more

18.01.2022 This looks great

18.01.2022 Calling all cat owners . This research is being overseen by Professor Daniel Mills (UK) - a guru in animal behaviour.

17.01.2022 Petting Consent Test - a must watch for everyone that comes into contact with dogs (especially parents of young kids!)

14.01.2022 Understanding when your dog may be over their threshold is essential to helping them learn alternative coping strategies. Plus help you avoid those situations where hyperarousal may explode into aggression, or deteriorate into fear and anxiety... thanks Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin

13.01.2022 As of Monday, masks will be mandatory for face to face consults. This is potentially going to be quite confronting for some of our anxious pups. One way we can perhaps make this a little less scary, is if your dogs start to become habituated to familiar household members wearing masks around the home - without it signalling anything significant. That way, it isn't just unfamiliar visitors (like me!!) that present in this novel way. ... We live in interesting and challenging times but we can do this - and so can our pets. If you have any questions or concerns about your upcoming consultation please contact me at [email protected]

13.01.2022 Puppies are usually presented for initial examinations while in their sensitive period for socialization. Positive and negative experiences have a profound impact on future behavior. Puppies that experience positive veterinary visits are more likely to become cooperative patients that can receive good healthcare for years to come.

12.01.2022 It’s going to be a hot few days so please take care of your pets. And consider leaving out flat bowls of water in shaded areas for our native wildlife who could also do with a helping hand keeping cool this weekend.

12.01.2022 Medications are only one part of any treatment plan, but they can be the missing piece of the puzzle for many dogs and their owners. George is a stunningly beautiful border collie with very experienced owners who had been doing everything right with regards to training him. But his anxiety meant that he presented with impulse control aggression - making daily management difficult. Adding medications, alongside techniques to improve his emotional resilience, made a big dif...ference. Lovely to get such feedback from clients and hear how much they are enjoying their dogs being part of their family. - , ' . , - !

10.01.2022 A committed client sent me this video today. One reason we recommend sporadically videoing your dog/s when they are left alone is to see how they are coping. Many dogs suffer from separation related distress. But if they don't leave obvious signs of destruction or the neighbours complain about excessive barking, their behaviour - and suffering - can be missed. *Watch with the sound on - this dog is clearly unhappy about being left alone and this needs to be addressed.

09.01.2022 This is well worth a listen to if you work with, live with or just simply love dogs!

08.01.2022 Studies have shown that counterconditioning may reduce the risk of defensive aggression in just a few training sessions. For example, one dog’s aggressive behav...iors towards a stranger at the door (charging, lunging, barking, and biting) diminished from 88% of 30-second intervals before training to 3% after counterconditioning training (Savage, 2010). - Associate Prof. Karolina Westlund discusses the roles of systematic desensitization, counterconditioning and habituation in the process of fear reduction. Subscribers, read it now in the January issue of BARKS: https://barksfromtheguild.com/barks-digital-membership-2021/. Lifetime digital subscription is free - sign up today! https://barksfromtheguild.com/subscribe/ See more

06.01.2022 During the crazy months of December and January I won't be checking my emails and texts every day so if you need new scripts sent PLEASE allow enough time for both me to write them and Australia Post to deliver! Also, there is currently an Australian wide shortage of fluoxetine (Lovan, Prozac) so if you run into difficulties please contact me for alternative options (like getting your pet's medication compounded). Again, please don't wait until you are about to run out to do ...this. Suddenly stopping these types of medications can lead to some not very nice side effects. I hope everyone has a good Christmas period - it can be a stressful time for our anxious pets as routines change and there is more going on. Try to allow them time to decompress and relax if your households are busier than usual over the holidays. Let's hope 2021 is kinder to all of us

05.01.2022 Great video by a colleague and friend of mine explaining why we medicate anxious dogs in conjunction with behavioural management and modification.

05.01.2022 When you love Christmas but have 3 cats. spotted on pinterest

05.01.2022 A useful reminder.

03.01.2022 Central Victoria is due to experience a huge storm in the coming hours so plan ahead NOW. - Bring your dogs and cats inside BEFORE the storm hits; - Do not rely on Electric Shock (perimeter fence) collars stopping your dogs running off. Every time we have a storm local fb feeds are strewn with lost/stray dog photos and many of them sadly have shock collars on. ... - If you are with your animal during a storm IT IS OK TO COMFORT. This will not reinforce fear. This is also TRUE with puppies too, for whom this may be the first storm they have experienced; - Create a safe haven for your pet. Work with what YOUR DOG WANTS. Allow them access to the bedroom, if they want to hide under the bed, or to the bathroom if they try to get in there, (many dogs feel safer in bathrooms during storms and fireworks); -Background white noise (TV, radio) can help; - Chewing is self soothing so some pets may be helped by providing something they can chew (bone, Kong, etc); -Some animals are so fearful of storms that they REQUIRE THE USE OF MEDICATIONS. Speak to your vet or vet behaviourist about this. Avoid using the drug called ACP (it does not help with the fear). There are better, more appropriate medications that your vet can discuss with you. - Unfortunately it is likely too late to organize medications for today's storm. BUT if your pet appears overtly distressed during it, plan ahead for the next one. Organize a vet consult ASAP to discuss your individual pets needs. STORM PHOBIAS GET WORSE, NOT BETTER, OVER TIME WHEN LEFT UNTREATED.

02.01.2022 Brilliant interview with Sarah Heath - UK veterinary behaviour guru and all round interesting person. Worth making a cuppa and sitting down for an hour to listen to her words of wisdom.

01.01.2022 Due to covid, this years Australian Veterinary Association conference is on line. So I’m enjoying sitting in my ugg boots with a glass of red; listening to some great presentations. Continuing education is vital - whatever field you are in

01.01.2022 ANXIOUS ANIMALS LEFT WITHOUT DRUGS Vets are warning pet owners they're increasingly unable to access antidepressant drugs for animals amid a national shortage. ...Prozac is commonly used to treat dogs and cats, but the TGA says an unexpected increase in demand has led to scarce availability. Some vets have recommended switching to other drugs where possible. More tonight on 10 News First at 5