Videos
Bringing out the best in a cat or dog is a hands-on task. Seeing it in a video is often better than reading it. My goal with these videos is to make behavior management easier to understand and implement.
Dr. Nichol explains what happens to a dog when they eat any amount of garlic.
Does your cat seem lonely? Wouldn’t he love to have a friend? Well, maybe. I treat a lot of aggression between household cats. Fret not; I’ll also explain how to improve your chances of getting it right. I’m Dr. Jeff Nichol.
Dogs waiting for forever homes in shelters are stressed. This pilot study shows them feeling better and finding great people with reduced anxiety.
This is the story of Sherman, a cat who learned to hate going to the veterinarian. This sad turn of events led to serious challenges for this fine kitty.
Get a small dog to stop nipping for attention. Follow-up question about the discharge coming out of her dog’s eyes.
Some dogs can be pushy, pesky, and demanding of attention. It’s an annoying problem, often related to anxiety. What begins as attention-seeking can end up as play-related aggression. This causes anxiety for some dogs; others may believe their person is just playing. If the dog has a lot of pent-up energy like this one she may lose control and start mouthing, nipping, or even biting.
“Irene” is finally sleeping better and feeling relaxed. Find out how. Go to: https://www.drjeffnichol.com/cheating-age/
Irene is 58 years old and doing well except that she can’t seem to lie down when asked or when trying to sleep at night. Is she painful? Find out more https://www.drjeffnichol.com/aging-isnt-for-sissy-elephants/
Dr Jeff Nichol joins the dog pound to talk ticks, licks & sticks for your pooch.
When well-meaning dog lovers approach or reach for your dog, does she tremble, growl, or lunge? Early puppy socialization means exposing them to gentle people and pets. It’s a great way of preventing fear-driven, defensive aggressive behavior later. Healthy behavior management should start as early as age 7 weeks.