Join the Amys as they discuss Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), a common age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual and progressive cognitive decline in dogs and cats, similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans.

The Amys discuss cognition, and how changes in awareness and responsiveness to stimuli impact our pet's memory and behavior. They cover the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to decline, and, the intimate connection between pain and systemic illness. 

What is inflammaging? Can I screen my dog for CDS at home? What management strategies can help to keep aging pets safe and comfortable? Can a combination of canine neuro-specific diets and supplements, enrichment, and training impact the progression of the disease? 

Learn how positive changes you make today can improve longterm outcomes of CDS. Grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 8 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. 

Resources:

• DISHAA Assessment Tool - Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets
• What is DISHAA? Disorientation, Social Interactions, Sleep/Wake Cycles, Housesoiling, Learning & Memory, Activity, and Anxiety
• NeuroCare™ (NC) - Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets
• CAnine DEmentia Scale (CADES) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.551895/full
• Visit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about the products featured in today's episode.

This episode is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets, makers of NeuroCare™ (NC). Thank you, Nestlé Purina PetCare!

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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their cat-tastic guest, Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CPT, CCBC, VTS (behavior), and owner of Chirrups and Chatter Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio, as they pounce, feet first (am I righting?), into the dynamics of cat behavior and intercat aggression.  

Misconceptions, myths, and generalizations about cat behavior have resulted in misleading and harmful labels that leave kitties in the dark when it comes to standards for behavioral wellness, quality of life, and cooperative care. And, when the dynamics of a multicat environment echo a blockbuster battle - a fight to the death until there is only one survivor - cat guardians are led astray and left to contemplate solutions that aren't typically supported by modern science.

The time is meow to set the record straight and get down to the WTF? (it doesn't mean what you think it means) of cat behavior and aggression. Are cats actually aloof creatures that merely tolerate our presence, and manipulate our minds? Or, has society contributed to our perception of cats and their behavior? Does the language we use to describe cat behavior in professional settings impact perceptions, expectations, and outcomes of treatment? How does pain, choice, motivation, and enrichment factor into behavioral wellness? Grab a glass of catbernet, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 7 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. May the odds be ever in your favor.

• Follow Tabitha on Instagram & Facebook
• Tabitha on TikTok @behaviorvettech  
• Tails from a Vet Tech - a podcast dedicated to highlighting, educating, and advocating for veterinary, shelter, and behavior animal pros.
• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our bee-autiful, brilliant, and captivating guest, Tabitha Kucera. Thanks, Tabitha 😘!! We love you! 

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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

There's no place like Hell for the Holidays! Join the Amys for "tails" of holidays past, and lessons in holidays present and future. Even naughty pets can make the nice list with the proper stress management strategies in place. Keep your fur babies safe, and your in-laws feeling right at home, with ideas from your favorite doctor duo, The Amys! Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 6 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

Resources:

• ASPCA Holiday Pet Safety Tips
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
• ASPCA Poison Control Hotline :  (888) 426-4435
• NOMV Not One More Vet 
• Crisis Text Line  
• NIH Suicide Prevention
• CDC Suicide Prevention
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
• Visit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about the products featured in today's episode.

This episode is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products. Thank you, Ceva!

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All cats and dogs are unique. Results may vary significantly depending on behavioral training, the presence of other pets and other environmental factors. ThunderEase® is not recommended for cases of hyperactivity or aggression. In some cases, additional medical treatment and/or environmental modifications may be required, and advice should be sought from your veterinarian or a qualified animal behaviorist if there are signs of disease, consult your veterinarian. 

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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their distinguished guest, Julia Albright, DVM, MA, DACVB, and Associate Professor of Veterinary Behavior at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as they venture into the dark, dirty, and dangerous back alleys of illicit drug dealing. The unregulated training industry has left the door wide open for unqualified imposters, posing as experts, to deceive pet parents and veterinarians alike. These shady charlatans falsify their education history and credentials, and grant themselves carte blanche to not only make drug recommendations to unsuspecting pet parents, but actually convince veterinary practitioners to prescribe specific psychotropic medications.

Who really has the power to recommend and prescribe medication? How can pet parents and practitioners protect themselves from these unethical and illegal predators?  How do the actual experts feel about these dangerous deceptors? Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 5 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast. Caveat emptor!

Resources:

• AVSAB Position Statement on How to Choose a Trainer
• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our esteemed guest, Dr. Julia Albright. Thanks, Dr. Julie!

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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their extraordinary guest, Mandy Eakins, IAABC-CDBC, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, and Owner of Manners Matter Dog Training and Daycare, for a candid and introspective discussion on the use of pain, force, fear, and intimidation in the dog training industry. What is LIMA, and why is it so important? Why do flashy, social media dog “trainers” attract followers? What is learned helplessness? 

Mandy shares her passionate perspective on these controversial topics including how we can implement regulation, hold trainers accountable, and protect pets and their guardians from dangerous misinformation and abuse. Grab a cocktail, and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 4 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

Resources:

• ACVB Position Statement on Aversive Training Practices Promoted by Augusto DeOliveira otherwise known as “Dog Daddy”
• AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
• AVSAB Position Statement on Dominance Theory
• IAABC Position Statement on The Use of Flooding in Animal Training and Behavior Consulting
• IAABC Position Statement on Dominance Theory
• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about our very special guest, Mandy Eakins. Thanks, Mandy!

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Malena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLE
Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

Join the Amys and their fabulous guest, Kiki Yablon, MA, KPA CTP, KPA Faculty, CPDT-KA, and Owner of Kiki Yablon Dog Training, for a deep dive into factors contributing to behavior. They discuss the impact of genetics, learning history, and current conditions. How does one define environment? What's really to blame for behavior problems? Kiki shares her perspective on controversial topics including the appropriateness of rehoming pets with behavior problems, and if regulating the dog training industry will "fix" all of its problems. Does DNA predict behavior? Should Kiki run for President? Get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 3 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.

Resources:

• Visit The Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for episode references and more information about our very special guest, Kiki Yablon. Thanks, Kiki!
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This episode is sponsored by PRN® Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®.
Thank you, PRN!

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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

The Amys discuss the use of psychotropic medications and products in our pets. AND disclose if any of their patients have transformed into ZOMBIES! The Amys answer all of your most frequently asked questions about behavior medications and products. They make sense of common misconceptions, and explain how the use of behavior medications can help facilitate learning and improve overall wellness. The Amys discuss efficacy, side effects, behavior modification, and MORE!

This episode is sponsored by PRN® Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®.
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Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer

The Amys introduce you to the secret world of veterinary behavior, and reveal a bit about their personal lives. Did you know there are fewer than 100 board-certified veterinary behaviorists in the whole world?

Get to know the Amys and hear about their most interesting cases, how they became veterinary behaviorists, and what it's like to work in a veterinary behavior clinic.

The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) is the certifying board for veterinarians who are specialty trained to advance the behavioral health of animals through research, science-based behavior education, and the practice of clinical behavioral medicine. Learn more and search for a veterinary behaviorist near you at dacvb.org.

Join us for cocktails and conversations during the PREMIERE episode of Behavior Buzzzzzz!

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Malena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLE
Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer