I know, I know, a radical concept. The truth is, after fighting with my cat, who’s too smart, too fast, and far too beautiful for her own good over a peanut butter sandwich I reached my endpoint. Once I’d wrestled it away from her, I didn’t have the joy that normally comes with winning – after all, she’s seven pounds and sixteen months old – it’s not really the greatest of victories. I’d not been my best self in the moment and I won’t share what I said to her because, frankly, I’m embarrassed to repeat it. I felt like a terrible pet parent, maybe even a terrible person. I am so tired of feeling this way every time I have a snack. Read More
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Your Scratching Post Isn’t Enough (HDYTT)
What counts as “enrichment” versus what is just basic necessity for a cat? When a cat owner is convinced that their cat has all the “enrichment” he can handle, but you only see the basic boxes checked, how do you treat that??? Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 049: Your Scratching Post Isn’t Enough… Read More
Best of the Cone of Shame Podcast: Cat Behavior
Cone of Shame Episode 7: Scarf and Barf Cats (HDYTT) In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with feline behavior consultant Ingrid Johnson to talk about cats that eat too fast and then throw up. There’s a pet owner in exam room 2 who wants you to… Read More
Can We Fix a Naughty Cat? (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone… Dr. Andy Roark and feline behavior expert Ingrid Johnson discuss what to do with a naughty boy who bullies, tears open food bags and says offensive things (well, we don’t know what he says, but we bet they are NSFW). Can we “fix” cats like this??? Let’s get into it!… Read More
Thunderstorm Phobia Dogs (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone… Dr. Andy Roark talks with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta about thunderstorm phobia in a 4yo MN Vizsla. How do you treat that? HELPFUL LINKS Blunt Dissection Podcast: www.drdavenicol.com/single-post/202…ch-more-besides Noise aversion checklist: www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/si…ic-checklist.pdf Vetgirl webinar on how/when to prescribe Psychotropic medications: vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/psycho…picmedications/ Dr. Lisa Radosta: www.flvetbehavior.com/Dog Nerds: dognerds.thinkific.com/pages/welcomeFear Free: fearfreepets.com/Fear Free Happy Homes: fearfreehappyhomes.com/ The views… Read More
Firework Phobia Over the Phone
This week on the Cone of Shame… Dr. Andy Roark talks to Dr. Lisa Radosta about firework phobia and what we can do when clients call right before the bangs start. HELPFUL LINKS Blunt Dissection Podcast: www.drdavenicol.com/single-post/202…ch-more-besides Dr. Lisa Radosta Website: www.flvetbehavior.com/ Fear Free: fearfreepets.com/ The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author… Read More