Behavior plays a huge role in your pet’s overall well-being—and understanding why your dog or cat behaves a certain way can help strengthen your bond, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. That’s why we’re dedicating the month of July to all things behavioral health at Animal Medical Clinic.
Whether you’re raising a new puppy or kitten or caring for a senior pet showing signs of cognitive decline, every life stage brings unique behavioral needs and challenges. This month, we’ll be diving into common issues and offering guidance to help you support your pet’s mental and emotional health at every age.
What We’ll Be Covering This Month:
- Puppy & Kitten Behavior Basics
- Socialization: Why early exposure matters
- Nipping, biting, and litter box training
- Preventing fear and anxiety later in life
- Understanding Anxiety & Fear-Based Behaviors
- Separation anxiety in dogs and cats
- Noise phobias (like fireworks and thunderstorms)
- Resource guarding, aggression, and reactivity
- Destructive or Unwanted Behaviors
- Scratching furniture, inappropriate urination, chewing
- When is it boredom, and when is it something more?
- Behavioral enrichment and training tools that help
- Senior Pet Behavior & Cognitive Dysfunction
- Signs of dog and cat dementia (Canine or Feline Cognitive Dysfunction)
- Changes in sleep, confusion, or house soiling
- How to support aging pets with compassion and care
Behavior is Health, Too
Behavioral issues aren’t just “bad habits”—they’re often signs of stress, pain, confusion, or unmet needs. Early intervention can prevent small issues from becoming big ones, and our team is here to help.
Throughout July, we’ll be sharing blogs, tips, and tools to help you better understand your pet’s behavior and what you can do to help them feel safe, confident, and loved.
If you’re currently seeing changes in your pet’s behavior, don’t wait—schedule a consultation today. We’re here to support you and your furry companion at every age and stage.