Tell us about their unique quirks in the comments below—our veterinary behaviorist reads every one. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for health concerns regarding your animal.
Leave a towel in your cat’s favorite sleeping spot for a week. It absorbs their "pheromones of familiarity." Bring that towel to the vet in the carrier. The smell signals "safety" and can lower heart rate by 20-30 bpm. Tell us about their unique quirks in the
When an animal is terrified (tachycardia, panting, dilated pupils), it releases . Chronically high cortisol suppresses the immune system, raises blood pressure, and delays wound healing. A stressed animal is a medically fragile animal. Leave a towel in your cat’s favorite sleeping
As pet owners, when you learn to see the subtle signals of stress (a whale eye in a dog, a swishing tail in a cat, a tense brow in a horse), you become a partner in your pet’s healthcare. And as veterinarians, when we treat the anxiety alongside the infection, we finally practice true medicine. When an animal is terrified (tachycardia, panting, dilated
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