Lifestyle Support for Complex Pets

Some pets don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis – and neither do their treatment plans. Join the Amys and their dynamic guests, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. E’Lise Christensen and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Ursa Acree, to discuss their innovative Complex Pets Program, which is designed to support animals with interwoven medical and behavioral needs. They discuss what makes a case “complex,” why collaborative care is essential, and how bridging behavior and medicine can change outcomes for pets and their people. Dr. Christensen and Ursa share how their program creates a structured, compassionate approach for families who may feel overwhelmed, unheard, or stuck. This conversation is a thoughtful look at truly wholistic pet care – where behavior, pain, chronic disease, stress, and environment all matter. And a reminder that even the most complicated cases deserve clarity, teamwork, and hope.Whether you’re a veterinary professional or a deeply devoted pet parent, this episode offers insight, validation, and practical takeaways for navigating complexity with confidence. It’s time to grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz, courtesy of your favorite VBees 🐝🐝, on the latest episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.Follow Dr. C on Facebook & InstagramVisit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our brilliant guests. Thanks, E’Lise! Thanks, Ursa!Bee Positive. Bee Informed. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND at behaviorbuzzzzzz.comFacebook behaviorbuzzzzzzInstagram @behaviorbuzzzzzzThank you to our amazing sponsors:PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary SupplementsMalena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLECeva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® productsAmy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-HostAmy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-HostTeryn Blais, Executive ProducerJohn LaSala, Podcast Editor