Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
There's an old expression that goes something like this: "Your words may come back to bite you." Such is the case with terminology in medicine. Striving to communicate, we are inclined to label phenomena before we fully understand what it is we are actually describing.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
Remember Lassie? How about all those clever Dalmatians? People are inclined to adopt dogs of certain breeds when they see a dog of that breed behaving in an appealing manner. It is tempting to watch a border collie speed gracefully through an agility course and think, "Wow, I would like a dog like that."
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
Most medical conditions lead to changes in behavior. Veterinary visits are scheduled when pets are "not acting right". Behaviors of concern might include limping, coughing, and vomiting.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
Cats were once described as solitary animals. Cats typically hunt alone and they do not wander about in packs. It was reasonable to conclude that cats were not a social species.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
Many cats lose their homes and lives simply because they eliminate in areas other than their litter boxes. Cat owners are often unaware that treatment is available. In fact, the prognosis for resolving housesoiling in cats is often very good.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
Dogs these days are treated as children. They are expected to be social, and to have good manners. Unfortunately, some dogs are just not comfortable with children. Puppies purchased from breeders as well as adults adopted from shelters may present for aggressive behavior toward children.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
There is no way around it: collecting a behavioral history is time-consuming. But never boring. Given a chance, pet owners will share every detail of every episode that they can recall. Most people are also eager to offer their theories regarding the development of the problem. A systematic means of politely limiting the information flow can be developed with experience.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
There are many professionals available to work with behavior problems in dogs. Each has a role, but sometimes, boundaries may seem less than clear.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB
Factors to consider before prescribing a psychoactive drug.
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