Special 50th Episode: Pet Behavior with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Vanessa Spano

For our special 50th episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Vanessa Spano—AMCs first-ever veterinary behaviorist and the only board-certified veterinary behaviorist in New York City. Dr. Spano’s expertise spans a wide range of behavioral challenges, including anxiety, aggression, trauma recovery, and compulsive disorders. Tune in as they discuss:The difference between veterinary behaviorists, trainers, and general veterinarians What are the most common behavior issues among pets?How Dr. Spano determines if a behavior issue is medical or psychologicalBody language clues for dogs and catsHow anxiety in pets can be managedThe role of medication and training in treating animals with behavioral issuesManaging aggression in animalsAre shelter pets different from other animals?Dr. Spano's advice for pet owners struggling with behavior issuesHow to make an appointment with Dr. SpanoAlso on this month's show:Viral trending animal story of the month featuring the opossum who ate an entire Costco tuxedo chocolate mousse cakeAnimal news, including how the birdwatching app eBird is helping protect vulnerable species from bird watchersPet Health Listener Q&A, where Dr. Hohenhaus answers listener questions about urine crystals, different types of diagnostic imaging, and how to effectively apply ear dropsDo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X!