February 10th, 2022

Dealing with Conflict in the Multi-Cat Household

Living in a multi-cat household? Inter cat conflict is a common problem in multi-cat households and is problematic in part because it is easy for pet owners to overlook. Attending to the behavioral needs of the cats and being observant for the presence of any conflict to their well being. This webinar will review proper introductions as well as prevention and treatment of inter cat conflict in the home. Question and answer time will follow.

Speaker Dr. Valerie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She currently works with the SPCA of Texas. Prior, she served as a veterinary services specialist for Ceva Animal Health.

October 28th, 2021

Social Behavior of the Cat and Its Implications for the Multi-Cat Household!

Want to learn more about your cat's social behavior? Or how to introduce a new cat into the household? Many behavior problems in cats develop due to our failure to provide them with their behavioral needs. This one hour presentation reviews the social structure of the cat, why multi cat households can be so stressful and how to recognize these signs of stress and avoid their development.

Speaker Dr. Valarie Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva Animal Health in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist.

July 29th, 2021

Happy Dog, Happy Home!

A one-hour session (including Q&A time) with Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Puppy Behavior Consultant, Susan Claire. Preparing pets for post-COVID life? New puppy? Trying to teach your dog impulse control? Learn simple behavior solutions anyone can do. This webinar is suitable for new and seasoned pet owners, rescues, fosters and trainers.