Bay Area Vet Behavior

14/06/2025

Practitioners can use these handy acronyms to help diagnose CDS in aging pets.

The full article can be accessed at https://go.navc.com/4ft1oVK.

31/05/2025

Researcher looked at the the association between traits like purring and variation in the androgen receptor gene in the domestic cat. Cats carrying the short type androgen receptor gene had higher “purring” scores. Short-type male cats showed higher “directed calls/vocalizations” scores, whereas females with short-type alleles showed higher “stranger-directed aggression” scores. These results indicate that genetic data can be used to improve our understanding of cat communication and the cat-human bond.

Cats (Felis catus) are companions familiar to people worldwide. Despite their popularity, few studies have investigated the genetic background of their behavior. This study aimed to explore the relationship between candidate gene genotypes and behavioral traits in cats. Behavioral traits were assess...

29/05/2025

Nobody should have to choose between caring for their pet and caring for themselves. Whether it's free pet food, free pet vaccinations, low-cost veterinary assistance, behavior advice, or anything in between, Joybound's Community Solutions team is ready to be the lifeline you may need.
https://joybound.org/services/get-help/

23/05/2025

Kitten Kindergarten class is BACK! Set your kitten up for lifelong success with our hands-on, three-week course for kittens seven months old and younger. You and your little furball will explore training basics, body language, socialization, practical skills, and more. Plus, attending this class is just about the cutest thing you could imagine.
https://joybound.org/services/training-and-workshops/

17/05/2025

23/04/2025

Shelter to Service now offers psychiatric service dog training for individuals with personal dogs who meet the program requirements outlined in our

20/04/2025

You’ll find many free educational resources on the Doggone Safe website that you can use and share. And when you join Doggone safe, you get access to your own member area where you will find additional specialized resources!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/doggone-safe/join-doggone-safe/

20/04/2025

Dog Bite Safety Tip #5: Always Walk Away from Dogs Who Cannot Follow
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/resource/dog-bite-safety-tip-5-always-walk-away-from-dogs-who-cannot-follow/

20/04/2025

This is an interesting finding that the shape of a dog's head and age affects their sensitivity to smell. Older dogs have a less synchronized olfactory brain network, as well as dogs with a rounder brain. This means that as dogs age their sensitivity to smells decreases. The rounder head dogs may also have decreased olfactory performance.
Interested in this study, read the results for yourself: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-95123-6
Here is a short video on: Individual differences in dog brain networks for smelling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=542mbGa0h-g&t=10s

In a study published in Scientific Reports (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95123-6), researchers at the ELTE Department of Ethology, Hungary (https://eth...

18/04/2025

Ready to join me to talk about behavior medications for shelter pets? Come on down to room 309-312!

13/04/2025

I'm looking forward to my presentation on "Evaluating the use of anti-anxiety medications in shelter pets: When and why?" at the Animal Care Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. I'm excited to catch up with friends and making new connections. Come and find me!

17/02/2025

Find out what cat loafing looks like and what the common feline behavior means with help from veterinarians.