EP06 Behavioral Issues & Pet Health

from Ask Dr. Caryn About Animal Behavior and Training · host Hosted by The Happy Meemaw on WWER.org - Colonial Beach Community Radio

Dr. Caryn and The Happy Meemaw discuss the intersection between pet health and behavior. The discussion highlights why aging dogs may resist coming indoors due to physical discomfort, environmental stressors, or cognitive decline. Dr. Caryn also recommends seeing a Veterinary Behaviorist to rule out medical causes of behavioral issues. And she offers practical strategies for rehabilitating rescue animals through desensitization and positive reinforcement, specifically for those from traumatic backgrounds like puppy mills. Additionally, she explains how territorial anxiety and stacking stress hormones can trigger unpredictable aggressive behaviors in both cats and dogs.

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