Sentences with phrase «stress cat handling»

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We didn't want cats that would be stressed when handled or that needed excessive sedation,» said Dr. Marie - Claude Blais, Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

This study's findings could be used to further explore how domestic cats handle stress.

Did you know that our vets at Royal Oak Pet Clinic have specific training in low - stress handling and examination techniques for cats?

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Dr. Bennett has already laid the ground work with cat specific scheduling times, low - stress feline handling and cat specific training of staff members.

Also require veterinary students to read the late Dr. Sophia Yin's book Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavioral Modification of Dogs and Cats: Techniques for Developing Patients Who Love Their Visits.

It equips practices with the tools, resources and information to elevate the treatment, handling and overall healthcare of cats, as well as emphasizes ways to reduce the stress associated with the visit.

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Eliminating the cause of the stress and helping your cat handle the situation are the keys to relieving their anxiety.

It turns out that the majority of young and middle aged cats end up having a condition called «idiopathic cystitis» which, unlike stones and infection, does not show up as a concrete finding on a test; instead it is a psychosomatic problem that stems from inability to handle stress.

Dr. Sophia Yin is a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, and the author of many books, including Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves, and Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats (book and DVD).

Consultations with pet owners, veterinary clinics, and animal shelters on the following topics: Furniture - scratching • Fear and anxiety • Aggression • Litter - box issues • Undesirable behaviours (excessive vocalization, counter-surfing, destructive behaviours, and more) • Clicker training for cats Low - stress restraint and handling techniques • Making vet visits Fear Free • Reducing stress in shelter cats

We offer a high standard and low - stress handling cat grooming service.

Topics: Feline friendly handling; Stress - associated illness and environmental enrichment; Recognizing pain in cats; Feline medicine and behavior

We have well - trained veterinary technicians that use special cat - friendly handling techniques to keep your kitty safe, comfortable, and stress free.

We are proud that our hospital is AAHA accredited, Cat Friendly Gold Certified, staff are Low Stress Handling Certified, and the practice owner is a boarded specialist in Canine and Feline Practice.

Low stress handling, restraint & behavior modification of dogs & cats: Techniques for developing patients who love their visits.

- Fractious / feral cats will not be in taken at the AVHS shelter due to handling risks to staff and undue stress to the cat caused by kenneling.

Added stress to an unhealthy cat will only make things worse and you want your cat not only mentally prepared for a new kitten, but also physically ready to handle it.

According to Dr. Sophia Yin, author of a new textbook and DVD called «Low Stress Handling, Restraint, and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats,» a majority of bites could be prevented if animal care professionals recognized the warning signs and took a more sensitive and deliberate approach to hHandling, Restraint, and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats,» a majority of bites could be prevented if animal care professionals recognized the warning signs and took a more sensitive and deliberate approach to handlinghandling.

For more information on the Low Stress Handling Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats textbook and DVD set go to www.nerdbook.com/lowstresshandling.

If your cat is amenable to other cats, you might also consider getting her a new feline friend, although this is best postponed until you are well settled in your new home, as the added stress of a new friend combined with a new move can be quite a lot for a cat to handle at once.

The handlers need to be able to work quickly and quietly and be kept safe from cats which will be stressed and impossible to control by manual handling.

There are many difficulties in dealing with large numbers of animals, especially handling them safely without harm to people, whilst minimising stress to the cats.

«You'll only create more problems,» says Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS, author of Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Cats and Dogs (Cattledog Publishing 2009).

What can we do to help our cats handle the stresses that will inevitably arise?

Stress is minimized at Coastal Cat Clinic by expert staff, attentiveness and proper handling, and strict cleanliness.

Adapting your cat's environment so that it feels safe, comfortable and calm, knowing how to read a cat's emotions and needs through its body language and being able to handle a cat using low - stress techniques are also key to successful management.

«Make sure your veterinarian is using cat - friendly and low - stress handling techniques, and is knowledgeable about safe anti-anxiety medications (not tranquilizers) and even diet, which can be given in advance of the visit,» Dr. Brunt advises.

Dr. Malamed presented a Low Stress Handling and Restraint of Difficult Dogs and Cats lab and lecture with Dr. Sophia Yin.

No one should be allowed to play rough with you cat or handle her in a manner that causes fear, stress, or pain.

All of our practices use low stress handling and a pheromone spray / diffuser in the exam rooms and kennels which naturally decreases stress for your cat.

Just as FELIWAY ® is clinically proven to, the FELIWAY ® and International Cat Care Cat Handling Programme will reduce the stress of cats at home and in the veterinary environment.

She is a prolific writer and sought - after educator on many feline - related topics, including handling stressed cats in the shelter environment, minimizing stress in cats in rescue shelters and encouraging cat behavior that enhances cat adoption.

Feline facial pheromone (Feliway, Ceva) has been used with cats to reduce stress in cats in a new environment and can facilitate examination and handling in some cats.

During examination and treatment of your cat, the manner of handling is especially important to maintaining a low stress visit.

The more animals their foster cat meets, the more socialized he / she will become, the more easily he / she will handle stress, and the more relaxed he / she will be around strangers.

Holding cats for only a short time (12 - 48 hours) reduces stress and prevents unnecessary handling.

Affected cats appear stressed and uncomfortable, and may respond aggressively if they are not handled properly.

Low Stress Handling, Restraint, and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats.

We also provide sedation under our veterinarians care for those cats who get stressed and are difficult to handle.

Given the stress of being in unfamiliar territory, with strange and often scary sounds, smells, and handling, it's no surprise that cats in shelters are vulnerable.