Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavioral Solutions

Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavioral Solutions Veterinary-Led Behavioral Medicine for Anxious, Hyper, Fearful, and Aggressive pets Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC.

The first summer storm rolls through. The thunder cracks. And somewhere in the house, your pet has already disappeared.M...
06/15/2026

The first summer storm rolls through. The thunder cracks. And somewhere in the house, your pet has already disappeared.

Maybe under the bed. Maybe in the bathtub. Maybe pressed against your leg, shaking, not eating, not settling.

Storm phobia and noise phobia are real medical conditions. Not nervousness. Not "they'll get over it." For many pets, they get worse with each storm season, not better.

Watch for the early signs:

Pacing before you hear thunder. (They feel pressure changes you don't.)
Drooling. Trembling. Hiding hours before the storm arrives.
Refusing food during storm-prone weeks.

These are signs of suffering, and there are better answers than waiting it out.
Behavioral medicine can change the picture. Targeted medications, environmental support, and a long-term plan can make summer feel less like a season to survive and more like one your pet can rest through.

If storms have changed your pet, please don't wait until July to ask for help.

You've cleaned the same spot on the carpet more times than you can count. Your cat has stopped using the litter box enti...
06/12/2026

You've cleaned the same spot on the carpet more times than you can count. Your cat has stopped using the litter box entirely, and your dog, who was once perfectly housetrained, has started going inside again for no apparent reason. House soiling is one of the most frustrating and emotionally draining behavior issues pet parents face, and it's also one of the most misunderstood. In many cases, it has nothing to do with stubbornness or spite. It's often rooted in anxiety, medical conditions, or emotional distress your pet can't express any other way.

At Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavioral Services, we take house soiling seriously because we know what's at stake, your bond with your pet. Our veterinarians evaluate your pet's full medical and behavioral picture, including potential urinary or gastrointestinal issues, anxiety, territorial stress, or environmental changes that may be contributing. We then develop a tailored plan that addresses the root cause through medical treatment when needed, behavior modification strategies, and practical environmental adjustments that set your pet up for success.

When we understand the reason behind the mess, the solution becomes clear. 🏡

📞 Call (864) 991-8024 or visit www.feelpawsitivevetbehavior.com to schedule a consultation today.

If you've ever:Crossed the street to avoid another dog.Walked your pet at 5 a.m. so no one sees the lunging.Cried in you...
06/10/2026

If you've ever:

Crossed the street to avoid another dog.
Walked your pet at 5 a.m. so no one sees the lunging.
Cried in your car after a walk that went sideways.
Stopped inviting people over.

You are not alone. Not even close.

Reactivity is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, behavior conditions we treat. It's not your dog being bad. It's a nervous system stuck in alarm. Their body sees a threat where there isn't one, and the response is fast, loud, and overwhelming, for them and for you.

Punishment makes it worse. Avoidance shrinks your life. Wishing it away doesn't work.

What does work is a real plan. Understanding the triggers. Lowering the baseline. Sometimes medication to give the brain enough room to learn again. Always a team that gets it.

Your dog is not broken. You are not failing.
There is a path forward, and we walk it with you.

Today is National Best Friends Day.For some of us, our best friend is the dog who flinches at the doorbell. The cat who ...
06/08/2026

Today is National Best Friends Day.

For some of us, our best friend is the dog who flinches at the doorbell. The cat who hides when guests come over. The one who used to greet us at the door and now waits in another room.

You love them no less. But you've watched them change. And it hurts.

Behavior issues don't make your pet less of a best friend. They make them a best friend who's struggling, and who needs more than love alone can give.

If your closest companion has been carrying anxiety, fear, or reactivity, please know this isn't a flaw in them or in you. It's something that can be understood. Treated. Improved.

Best friends show up for each other. Sometimes that looks like a long walk. Sometimes it looks like asking for help.

You're already doing the showing-up part. We can help with the rest. 🤍

Your dog has been licking the same spot on their paw until it's raw. Your cat chases its own tail in circles for what fe...
06/05/2026

Your dog has been licking the same spot on their paw until it's raw. Your cat chases its own tail in circles for what feels like hours. Maybe your pet paces relentlessly, snaps at invisible flies, or sucks on fabric until it disintegrates. Compulsive behaviors in pets can be baffling and heartbreaking to watch. They often start as a response to stress or anxiety and become self-reinforcing loops that your pet can't break on their own, no matter how much you redirect or distract.

At Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavioral Services, our veterinarians understand that compulsive behaviors are more than "bad habits." They're neurological and emotional conditions that require medical attention. Our team conducts a thorough assessment of your pet's health, behavior history, and environment to determine what's driving the cycle. Treatment typically involves a combination of behavioral medication to help interrupt the compulsive loop, environmental enrichment, and personalized behavior modification, all working together to give your pet relief and a better quality of life.

Your pet isn't doing this on purpose, and with the right care, they can finally find peace. 💚

📞 Call (864) 991-8024 or visit www.feelpawsitivevetbehavior.com to schedule a consultation today.

You stand by the open door. You call their name. You tap the seat. They freeze. Or they back up. Or they shake.And the t...
06/03/2026

You stand by the open door. You call their name. You tap the seat. They freeze. Or they back up. Or they shake.

And the thoughts start.
"Why won't they just come?"
"What's wrong with them?"
"Why is something this simple so hard?"

It isn't simple. Not for them.

Car rides, vet visits, new places. For an anxious pet, these aren't outings. They're triggers loaded with memory, smell, sound, and anticipation. Their nervous system is already three steps ahead, bracing.

Forcing it teaches them the door is something to fear. Patience teaches them the door is safe.

Real progress with travel anxiety, vet anxiety, or generalized fear takes a plan. Sometimes it takes medication paired with behavior work. Almost always, it takes a team that understands what's happening underneath.

Your dog isn't refusing you. They're protecting themselves the only way they know how.

That's where behavioral medicine begins.

Did you know that rabies is the ultimate disruptor of animal behavior? 🧠As a veterinary behavior practice, we study how ...
06/02/2026

Did you know that rabies is the ultimate disruptor of animal behavior? 🧠

As a veterinary behavior practice, we study how animals act… but rabies is a virus that completely alters a pet's brain, causing erratic, aggressive, or unusually confused behavior.

Unfortunately, it's closer to home than you think. With more than 20 cases of exposure reported locally… keeping our community safe is a top priority.

Because we care about protecting your pet's mind and body, Feeling Pawsitive is thrilled to partner with our friends at FurWell at Barkingham to host a community Rabies Awareness Day!

Come out, get to know both of our teams, and protect your furry family members.
📅 Saturday, June 6th | 9am–11am
📍 Hosted at Furwell at Barkingham: 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

🪙 $5 Low-Cost Rabies Vaccines & local food trucks! It's the perfect opportunity to grab a bite, meet the Feeling Pawsitive team to chat about pet behavior, say hello to Furwell at Barkingham, and get essential protection for just $5.

Tag a neighbor who needs to hear this! 👇

Summer is here. Kids are home. Schedules unravel. Routines that used to anchor your dog's day are suddenly different.For...
06/01/2026

Summer is here. Kids are home. Schedules unravel. Routines that used to anchor your dog's day are suddenly different.

For pets with anxiety, this matters more than people realize.

A predictable day is a regulating day. When the front door opens at unexpected times, when meals shift by hours, when the quiet morning turns loud and busy, an already-anxious pet has nowhere to land.

You may notice it as pacing.
Lip licking.
Sudden barking at things that didn't bother them last week.
Or the dog who used to nap on the couch now hiding under the bed.

This isn't them being difficult. This is them telling you something.

Small anchors help. Same feeding times when possible. A quiet room they can retreat to. A familiar walk route at a familiar hour. And if the change is bigger than routine alone can hold, that's where we come in.

You're not overreacting. You're paying attention.

If your pet's anxiety has shifted with summer, we're here. 🤍

05/27/2026

RABIES. DID I GET YOUR ATTENTION?? 👀

I hope it did because we’ve had over 20 rabies cases/exposures locally in just the last few months… including pets and farm animals. Y’ALL. That is WILD!!!

Hey all, I’m Dr. Adele Hilliard, owner of Feeling Pawsitive Veterinary Behavioral Solutions. As a veterinary behavior practice, we see firsthand how diseases affecting the brain can dramatically change behavior — and rabies is one of the scariest.

Rabies is fatal, has no cure, and vaccination is the best protection for both pets and people (plus it’s legally required in SC!).

So we’re teaming up with FurWell at Barkingham for a fun community Rabies Awareness Day featuring $5 rabies vaccines, food trucks, kid activities, and our very official mascot… PAWSITIVE WELLY the possum 🐾😂

📅 Saturday, June 6th | 9am–11am
📍 FurWell at Barkingham
1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

And fun fact: possums rarely get rabies because their body temperature is too low for the virus to thrive. No real possums will be attending… but possum attire absolutely will be. 😂

Come help us protect our pets and our community ❤️

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

Trainers teach skills.Veterinary behaviorists diagnose and treat emotional and psychological conditions.When your pet's ...
05/25/2026

Trainers teach skills.
Veterinary behaviorists diagnose and treat emotional and psychological conditions.

When your pet's fear is severe enough to affect their quality of life,
when anxiety keeps them from eating, playing, or feeling safe in their own home,
that's not a training problem.
That's a medical one.

A board-certified veterinary behaviorist completed years of specialized residency training beyond veterinary school.
They can diagnose underlying conditions, prescribe medication when appropriate, and build a treatment plan tailored to your specific animal.

Not a generic protocol.
Not a YouTube method.
A plan built around your pet's history, triggers, and needs.

If you've hit a wall with training alone, there may be more going on.
And there's a specialist equipped to find it. 🩺

💬 Reach out to learn how a behavior consultation could help.

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