Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, ethologist, animal behaviorist, author; speaker; Cat Friendly veterinarian. Opinions expressed are my own.
San Francisco, CA
Joined July 2018
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My new book Shelter Behavior Medicine of the Dog and Cat is out! 📚 It’s a practical guide for vets and shelter professionals helping dogs and cats cope with stress and find homes. Available [Shelter Behavior Medicine of the Dog and Cat | Wiley]
#ShelterMedicine #VetBehavior
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"This mirrors what has been found in companion animal research, where people with higher avoidant attachment tend to be less attentive and less engaged in caring for their pets. Our findings suggest the same dynamic extends to horse ownership," #horses phys.org/news/2026-06-horse-…
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"Informal and self-guided resources were widely used but perceived as less effective, and although veterinarians were commonly consulted, they were rated as less helpful than board-certified vet behaviorists, trainers, or prescribed medications." #dogs mdpi.com/3915690
Cats are calculated. A study confirms cats understand when their owner needs help, they won't act without personal benefit. Swap the object for a favorite toy or food? Suddenly they're as helpful as dogs & toddlers. Cat are unapologetically selective. scientificamerican.com/artic…
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A recent dog study found that adverse experiences in the first six months of life were significantly associated with increased aggression and fearfulness in adulthood.
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Are we truly seeing more pets with anxiety disorder? avma.org/news/pet-anxiety-in…
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In a new study from Europe, pet parents had significantly slower cognitive decline in older adults. Owning a dog or cat can be cognitively protective as the pet parent ages. Pet ownership supports healthy cognitive aging.
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Thank you Laura, Kris and NBC for having us, Joybound People and Pets, on the Bay Area Morning show to talk about Clear the Shelter and kittens on International Cat day! #Cleartheshelter #Joybound
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This is a great option for a pheromone diffuser. I know many pet parents who don’t want to use a plug in to their electrical outlet. Thank you SIGNS for giving us another option to use pheromones to reduce anxiety and improve wellbeing! #SIGNS #petwellbeing
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A little reminder when it comes to the sensitivity of your cat's nose, so don't skip that litter box maintenance.
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"While wks in treatment were slightly lower for dogs w/delayed treatment onset, immediate treatment onset reduced dogs’ fear more expeditiously. .(if) resources allow, starting behavior mod as soon as poss may be the most ethical option, with QOL in mind" sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
So great to learn about this new product from SIGNS. It is a hand sanitizer with dog and cat pheromones included. Yay! Way to go SIGNS looking out for veterinary staff to improve wellbeing and reduce stress in our patients! #SIGNS #veterinarybehavior #petwellbeing
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Thank you to the kind anonymous AVMA attendee who went and got this for me and left it next to the speaker podium. You are too kind and generous! This was one of the highlights of the day. The other highlight was nearly 400 people in attendance. Thank you! #veterinarybehavior
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I’m all set for my presentations tomorrow. Come join me to learn how to diagnose, manage and treat behavioral disorders. Improving the quality of life in your patients improves the quality of life of pet owners too!
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Our goal is to help you provide the best life possible for your furry family members.
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Don't scroll past this without sharing to your followers, it could save a dogs life 🐶 Please let this be your reminder to never leave your dog in a warm car ☀️🚗
ALT An infographic titled 'Dogs die in hot cars'. It includes advice on never leaving your dog in a warm car. Within minutes, a dog could die in a hot car and that leaving a window open is not enough. If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, please call 999.
Heading to AVMA/WVAC in Washington, D.C. next week? Join me on 7/18 for a full day of veterinary behavior! I'll be presenting 5 lectures on important & challenging topics in behavioral medicine. #AVMA2025 #WVAC #VeterinaryBehavior #VeterinaryContinuingEducation #SeniorPets
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Today I learned there are dog breeds with a split nose (Turkish Pointers, Spanish Pachón Navarro, Bolivian Andean Tiger Hound), due to a gene mutation (PDFGRA).
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Animals living at 1000 meter or higher elevations have a 23% reduction in genes related to smell and an 18% size reduction of the olfactory bulb. More difficult to smell odors due to breathing difficulties, increased nasal congestion & hypoxia.
phys.org/news/2025-07-animal…
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