This problem may relate to one of several causes as well as breed dispositions. Diagnosis is especially important.

Family veterinarians are expected to be all-around authorities on dogs and cats from the standpoint of physiology, pathophysiology, problem behaviors and even interesting tidbits of canine and feline behavior.

As applied to animals, the terms anxieties, fears and phobias refer to a continuum.

Virtually all family veterinarians are commonly asked to recommend a breed of dog that is best for a particular client.

Despite the fact that cats are known for their fastidious eliminative behavior, problem elimination, especially urination, is the most frequent category of behavioral problems in feline practice.

As a veterinarian who serves clients owning a dog, there are two issues to be concerned with that involve dog bite law.

Compared with looking for a new puppy, looking for a new kitten is usually quite a different matter.

Aggression is the most common problem behavior of dogs, comprising about 70% of canine cases presented to behavior clinics.

Drugs are not a new aspect of veterinary behavioral medicine, but coming more into the forefront.