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.

Holiday Pet Angst: Naughty or Nice?

By drjeffnichol | December 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Holiday Pet Angst: Naughty or Nice?

Do your pets crack under holiday pressure? Together we’ll reach peace on earth.

Intense Fear PTSD in Dogs

By drjeffnichol | December 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Intense Fear PTSD in Dogs

Severe reactions, nightmares, escape attempts; even aggression can indicate PTSD in dogs. Harsh training methods or physical trauma can provoke this lifelong disorder. There is help for this tough problem.

Cats Slowing with Age

By drjeffnichol | December 9, 2024 | Comments Off on Cats Slowing with Age

Chronic Pain can Lurk. Find out how to locate it and fix it.

Elderly Pet Confusion

By drjeffnichol | December 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Elderly Pet Confusion

Normal Aging? Dementia? Barking, pacing, clingy, soiling? Older dogs and cats who cry, act lost, and stare at walls are not normal. We can help but our best improvements are in early cases. Learn to notice the first signs in dogs and cats over age 10. Advanced senility can improve.

Foxtails: That’s Tails, not Tales

By drjeffnichol | November 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Foxtails: That’s Tails, not Tales

Aggressive grass awns invade the bodies of dogs and cats.

Stick–in–the Mud Cats

By drjeffnichol | November 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Stick–in–the Mud Cats

Love cats enough to bring out their inner snuggle bunny? For some it’s a walk in the park of catnip, for others it can be more like a briar patch.

Cats Gone Wild-Indoors

By drjeffnichol | November 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Cats Gone Wild-Indoors

Cats are predators wherever they live. Satisfy those essential primal urges with this cool Indoor Hunting Feeder.

Children & Dog Bites

By drjeffnichol | October 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Children & Dog Bites

This is serious business. We want our dogs to be trustworthy with children despite kids being, well, kids.

Big Dog Bloat

By drjeffnichol | October 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Big Dog Bloat

A twisted stomach, filling with gas is a painful medical and surgical emergency. If you have a large breed, deep chested dog you need the facts on bloat, also called gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV).

Puppy crying, barking, chewing

By drjeffnichol | October 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Puppy crying, barking, chewing

Dogs of any age who struggle with Separation Anxiety are miserable – and so are their people. Incessant barking disturbs neighbors; frantic attempts to escape can damage your home. You can spot the signs early and help your puppy adapt.