Agree or disagree, at minimum, the approach to develop this list is interesting and may be revealing to some. Sharing the list internally, on social media and in newsletters might help a pet owner decide on a second or replacement dog. A December 2024 study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that a staggering 99 percent of dogs in the U.S. have a behavior … [Read more...]
Association between behavioral factors and recurrence rate in cats with feline “idiopathic” cystitis
Feline idiopathic cystitis is a lower-urinary tract disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality in cats. Researchers anticipated anxiety-related behaviors could be overrepresented in cats that will experience a recurrence, compared to cats with a single episode. While further studies are recommended, identifying cats with fear and anxiety-related problems and … [Read more...]
More than 99 percent of U.S. dogs have a behavior problem
A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior by Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, MS, DACVB, included behavioral data from more than 40,000 dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project. Her research highlights how even minor behavioral issues can impact pet owners and should be addressed early. She urges veterinarians to be more assertive in querying clients about their pets’ … [Read more...]