Simple Summary The majority of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, and some
individuals may show aggression as a result. We review ways to avoid negative experiences …

This review focuses on pre-appointment medications used to decrease fear and anxiety in
dogs and cats related to veterinary visits. A review of the literature revealed data on 4 …

Animal sentience refers to the capacity of animals to feel both positive and negative
emotions including that of pain. As veterinary health professionals, we have a medical and …

Interest is increasing regarding use of Cannabidiol (CBD) in companion animals due to
anecdotal evidence of beneficial behavioral and health effects. The purpose of this …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a single dose of trazodone for reducing anxiety in
cats during transport to a veterinary hospital and facilitating handling during veterinary …

OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of trazodone treatment on behavioral signs of stress in
hospitalized dogs. DESIGN Prospective observational study. ANIMALS 120 client-owned …

Growing public interest in the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for companion animals has
amplified the need to elucidate potential impacts. The purpose of this investigation was to …

Effective management of pain in the perioperative period remains challenging despite the
recognition of its importance to patient welfare and healing. Difficulty in accurately …

Objectives Resistance to transportation and stressful veterinary visits are major causes for a
decrease in feline veterinary care. Few options exist for oral sedatives to reduce cats' anxiety …

Separation anxiety and noise aversions are 2 of the most common behavioral disorders of
dogs with approximately 17% to 29% reported to have separation anxiety 1–3 and 23% to …