Many veterinarians are required to conduct clinical examinations on their patients without the presence of the owners due to numerous Covid restrictions. Understandably, this can be stressful for both the animals and their owners. Without them, cats and dogs might become anxious and fearful. The FECAVA and the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology (ESVCE)
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That is the message from Veterinary Ireland to all pet owners during this hot Summer weather. “WAVES” explains Peter Bishton, Veterinary Ireland’s deputy chief executive, “stands for WAter, VEntilation and Shade, three things essential to all pets during the summer months, and Veterinary Ireland has come up with this short acronym to help pet owners
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Introduction Anxiety disorders, fear, and phobias are among the most common behavioral problems of companion animals. These problems include generalized anxiety, separation-related problems, and phobias of specific stimuli such as storms, fireworks, or other noises. In each of these disorders, affected animals are in a state of heightened arousal and distress. They may cause damage
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FECAVA Animal Behaviour and Welfare Working Group prepared an infographic for pet owners on noise fear during the festive season. Download it in your language: ENGLISH BOSNIAN CROATIAN CZECH DUTCH ESTONIAN FLEMISH FRENCH GERMAN LITHUANIAN MACEDONIAN POLISH RUSSIAN SLOVAK SLOVENIAN UKRAINIAN
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