by Dr Valli | Mar 13, 2021
There is a pervasive belief that cats are easy pets. Many folks talk about cats as animals that mostly care for themselves, entertain themselves, are largely independent, and prefer to just sleep all day and eat out of a bowl. These assumptions are simply not true....
by Dr Valli | Mar 1, 2021
When a dog rolls over and exposes its belly, what is the first thing you tend to do? What if the dog exposing its belly is your own dog cuddling with you on the couch? Now, what if the dog is your friend’s dog you have just met in their home a few minutes ago? Ok, now...
by Dr Valli | Feb 22, 2021
You have probably seen the social media advertisements, right? The extra soft bed that “cures” anxious dogs;the special indestructible metal crate that helps dogs with separation anxiety feel “safer”;or the super-tall fences (sometimes with coyote rollers!) over which...
by Dr Valli | Feb 15, 2021
Veterinary friends and pet guardians! Some food for thought. In many veterinary environments, the term “e-collar” refers to the “cone of shame” (aka, Elizabethan collar) that we use to keep dogs and cats from licking or chewing at injuries,...
by Dr Valli | Feb 1, 2021
Trainers often hear pet guardians lament, “He never does that for me!” And perhaps it is true. Why does this happen? How does your trainer make it look easy? The reasons for this are many, but one of the simplest explanations is just a word: JOY. Too many people think...
