If you’re a general veterinary practitioner, these strategies can help you get more comfortable with a topic you may dread.

If you’re like a lot of veterinarians, behavior visits—or even questions during a wellness or medical appointment—give you a very specific unpleasant feeling in the pit of your stomach. Well, help is here. These communication tips from by Sara L. Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB, a behavior consultant in Fort Branch, Indiana, and Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM, of Zoetis, presented at a Zoetis-sponsored session at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention Aug. 7 in San Antonio, can help you gain confidence in this sometimes-tricky area of veterinary medicine.

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Pet Behavior Questions are common in veterinary practice.  This article is a great reference for some of the most common behavior related challenges pet owners face.

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