Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians

27/01/2025

🐴✨ Fascinating new research from Cambridge University reveals the perspectives of horse sector participants on animal sentience, welfare, and well-being. The study reveals that participants in the horse sector increasingly recognise horses as sentient beings deserving of care. Attitudes towards horse welfare are evolving, with a greater emphasis on their well-being. Participants acknowledged the ethical responsibility to ensure horses' welfare, influencing policy and practice within the industry.

Dive into the findings and explore how attitudes are shifting in the horse industry.

🐎

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hbFWGh

24/01/2025

🐱

Vicky Halls, Head of Unowned Cats at International Cat Care, has recently featured in a podcast titled "Piecing Together the Cat Overpopulation Puzzle".

This episode delves into innovative strategies to address managing cat populations, whilst highlighting the importance of collaboration, root-cause solutions, and strategic trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here: https://bit.ly/40pQGtH

Stacy chats with Vicky Halls, Head of Unowned Cats at International Cat Care, about innovative strategies to address this global challenge.

23/01/2025

🐧

Earlier this week was National Penguin Day - a day designed to raise awareness about penguins, their habitats, and the threats they face.

Declining populations are a major risk penguins face, particularly the endangered African penguins. A recent study has found that artificial nests can boost the breeding success of African penguins, but it appears different designs are more effective for different colonies.

Interested in finding out more? Read the original study here: https://bit.ly/3DZoyGh

22/01/2025

💻

If you missed any of our interesting and thought-provoking lectures during our 2024 Annual Conference, or you found the lectures so informative that you would like to see them again, then do not worry!

Head to our webinar's page to get full access to all recorded material from the conference - which is only available until November 2025.

To find out more on available recordings, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3on0dga

21/01/2025

! 🐶

Research conducted by Queen's University Belfast has revealed that our canine companions can sense when our stress levels are high, and they subsequently mirror our emotions during this time.

The study found many interesting correlations, such as a change in an owner's heart rate predicting changes in their dogs heart rate.

Interested in finding out more? Read the study here: https://bit.ly/3EcQGp9

20/01/2025

🐴

A new study has revealed a profound connection between human attitudes and animal welfare, where an owners belief in horse emotion is linked to healthier animals.

The study took place among communities in Senegal, where working horses are vital to supporting the local agricultural industry.

The study also found that belief in the horse mind was positively correlated with the provision of appropriate nutrition and positive horse health and behaviour.

Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/3Cgzq1W

17/01/2025

It's 🐱

Did you now that I Cat Care have a range of guides on their website? From treating chronic pain to how to prepare for future vet visits. You can see the full range on the following link.

https://bit.ly/4gUxM51

These Cat Carer Guides will help cat owners and caregivers to play their important role in improving the care that cats receive.

14/01/2025

Pet technology has become increasing popular in recent years, but what is or isn't good for our animals? Lisa Sinnott, a Candidate Member of FAB Clinicians, spoke to the Financial Times to shed some light on the matter.

https://on.ft.com/409Boco

Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boom

13/01/2025

It's

Preparing your horse for future vet visits will make the experience much more enjoyable for them, but also you. Our FAB Certificated Member Jenni Nellist has an online course to help you navigate your way from a frightened or difficult horse to cooperative care 🐴

https://bit.ly/3PQzecZ

Get your horse vet ready and say goodbye to stressful and embarassing vet visits. Jenni Nellist's online course shows you how to prepare your vet shy horse for low stress vet visits and treatments.

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from FABC! ✨🎄

As we wrap up another year, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all our members, supporters, and fellow animal lovers 🌟🐾

Thank you for being a part of our community and for your dedication to improving the lives of animals through kindness, compassion, and expertise 💛🐶🐱🐴🐦

Whether you're spending the holidays with your furry, feathered, or scaly companions, we hope this season brings you joy, peace, and plenty of tail wags or purrs! 🎁❄️

Here’s to a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and continue making a difference in the world of animal behaviour 🌟

From all of us at the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎅🎉

20/12/2024

🐱 It's !

Did you know that International Cat Care have a fantastic YouTube channel packed with helpful videos on all things feline?

One must-watch is "Cat Carrier Training" presented by FABC member Linda Ryan. This video offers practical tips to help make trips to the vet less stressful for both you and your cat.

🎥 Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3ZVwSiL

19/12/2024

It's

Did you know? We have handouts about parrot behaviour and training on our website!

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2JAXUaK

18/12/2024

It's the holiday season! 🎄

The festive season brings joy and excitement, but it can also be overwhelming for pets. Changes in routines, unfamiliar guests, and festive decorations can create challenges for dogs, cats, and parrots.

By planning ahead and addressing their unique needs, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable Christmas for all household members—furry, feathered, or otherwise.

FABC-certified member Zoe Demery from Second Nature Behaviour for parrots, cats and dogs has written a blog article providing helpful information for caregivers on helping pets cope during the festive period.

Preparing your pet for Christmas https://bit.ly/3ZGhjtI

Preparing your pet for Christmas Nov 25, 2024 | Canines, Felines, Psittacines Festive Cheer Without Pet Fear: Caring for Dogs, Cats, and Parrots Over Christmas The festive season brings joy and excitement, but it can also be overwhelming for pets. Changes in routines, unfamiliar guests, and festive....

17/12/2024

🎆 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Are Coming – Be Prepared!

Fireworks can be stressful for many dogs and cats, but a little preparation can go a long way in helping them cope. With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare.

📄 Check out our helpful guide:
Fireworks Advice for Dogs and Cats: https://bit.ly/3mAna1e

Our article offers practical tips on creating a safe, calming environment and reducing pets' anxiety during fireworks displays.

16/12/2024

It's !

Did you know that as a member of FABC, you gain inclusive access to our comprehensive Digital Library? This invaluable resource includes:

📖 Textbooks like 'Equine Behaviour in Mind: Applying Behavioural Science to the Way We Keep, Work and Care for Horses' by Suzanne Rogers.

📝 Online Repository of thousands of full-text papers from peer-reviewed academic journals covering a wide range of topics in clinical animal behaviour.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, stay updated on the latest research, or support your professional development, the FAB Clinicians Digital Library is here to support your journey.

💡 Not a member yet? Join us today!

👉 Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3khPKUu

06/12/2024

Our next FREE Vet Q&A Session "Reducing Stress in the Veterinary Practice " is on Monday 9th December at 8.00pm (GMT) with Tamsin Durstan RVN BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) PTLLS and Emma Brown BVSc PGDip MRCVS CCAB

You will have the opportunity to discuss principles of investigation and treatment as well as get advice on tricky cases (please make sure you maintain client confidentiality). Kindly sponsored by Reconcile, these sessions are FREE to join. They are primarily aimed at those working in veterinary practice (vets, nurses, receptionists and support staff), but will also be open to members of FAB Clinicians

30/11/2024

Last but by no means least we have the amazing Hannah Donovan speaking about Red Flags in our patients’ clinical and behavioural histories

30/11/2024

Carrying on the amazing conference day with Hannah Capon from Canine Arthritis Management speaking about - Acute on chronic pain and our hiding in plain sight contributors