What is a Veterinarian Behaviorist?

If your dog’s behavior is so wildly inappropriate that you are at a loss as to how to handle the situation, your veterinarian may recommend turning to a Veterinary Behaviorist - an expert who deals with dogs and cats behaving badly.

Gerry Flannigan, a Behaviorist with Carolina Veterinary Specialists states, “it’s a specialty within veterinary medicine.”

He says that if your dog or cat suffers from separation anxiety or acts out in other destructive ways, a behaviorist will develop an action plan based on your pet’s history and particular issues. Then you’ll do the majority of the work, making changes in how you deal with your pet, to encourage better behavior.

– Dr. Andrea Looney, DVM for the “Purina® Animal Instincts” Podcast Series

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