Veterinary Behaviorist

Why Your Vet Might Be the First Step in Solving...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, www.caldervbs.com IntroductionAnxiety in dogs is common but often misunderstood. Many dogs bark, whine, pace, or try to hide. Some cannot be left...
Why Your Vet Might Be the First Step in Solving...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, www.caldervbs.com IntroductionAnxiety in dogs is common but often misunderstood. Many dogs bark, whine, pace, or try to hide. Some cannot be left...

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? A Closer Look at This Co...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBBoard-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, www.caldervbs.com Have you ever seen your dog chewing on grass and wondered, “Why is he doing that?” While it may seem strange, eating...
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? A Closer Look at This Co...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBBoard-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, www.caldervbs.com Have you ever seen your dog chewing on grass and wondered, “Why is he doing that?” While it may seem strange, eating...

Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care Pulmonary (lung) hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure within the arteries and veins contained within your...
Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs
By Dr. Gail Mason, DVM, MA, DACVIM Chief Medical Officer, Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care Pulmonary (lung) hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure within the arteries and veins contained within your...

Aging Dogs: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Thanks to better veterinary care and healthier food, dogs are living longer lives. While this is great news, it also...
Aging Dogs: Understanding Cognitive Dysfunction...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Thanks to better veterinary care and healthier food, dogs are living longer lives. While this is great news, it also...

Aggression and the Emotional Driving Force Behi...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Aggression comes from the Latin word "aggredi," meaning "to attack." Today, when we think of aggression, we often picture hostile...
Aggression and the Emotional Driving Force Behi...
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Aggression comes from the Latin word "aggredi," meaning "to attack." Today, when we think of aggression, we often picture hostile...

Traveling With Your Dog
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Traveling with pets can be a fun adventure, but you need to plan to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Always...
Traveling With Your Dog
By Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVBCalder Veterinary Behavior Services, www.caldervbs.com Traveling with pets can be a fun adventure, but you need to plan to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Always...