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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

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

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

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

This week on the Cone of Shame… Ingrid Johnson is back to talk about outside time for young and active cats. Is it safe? Is it beneficial? How do we coach pet owners to do it? Let’s get into this! HELPFUL LINKS Screen porch Catio Strollin’! Finn demonstrates “recall” Yard fun! Summertime enrichment More on… Read More