Nail trimming is a common procedure performed throughout the day in small animal clinics. Each nail trim consists of a different animal interaction; sometimes they are fast and relaxed, while other times they may be very stressful for the animal. When I first started trimming dog and cat nails, I was “dropped in the water and […]
Behavior Modification
One of the things I really love about Ohio State is the opportunity we have to learn about animal behavior and behavior modification. In addition to learning about it as we go through clinics, the staff and faculty emphasize low-stress handling and behavior modification to try to provide the best experience for our patients. Behavior modification […]
Fostering
Coming into veterinary school, I was rather disappointed to be one of the few students who did not bring a pet from home. Not knowing how rigorous school would be or how well I would adapt, I was reluctant to jump into the adoption process like so many of my friends have. However, despite all […]
