Behavioral Counseling for Pets
Is your fully-grown dog or cat eliminating in the house? Are they tearing up your furniture? Animals may exhibit out-of-control behaviors for a number of reasons, but the key to understanding and correcting the problem is knowing the cause. At Temperance Animal Hospital, we offer behavioral counseling for pets and their owners to resolve issues that could damage the human-animal bond. The last thing we want is for families to give up their pets due to behavioral problems that can be corrected with time and effort.
Are you at your wit's end because of your pet's bad behavior? Our team is available and ready to help you every step of the way.
We Take a Comprehensive Approach
One of our veterinarians can help you with your pet's bad behavior by utilizing a comprehensive approach. This involves:
- Completing a behavior questionnaire in advance
- Discussing your pet's problematic behaviors at your initial consultation
- Conducting a physical exam and appropriate diagnostics to check for health problems that may be responsible
- Exploring all possible options including diet, environment and potential stressors
- Making a diagnosis
- Putting together a treatment plan
- Arranging for follow-up visits to monitor progress
We are fortunate to have a veterinarian on our team with an interest in behavioral consultations. They often address issues such as noise aversion/phobia, aggression, separation anxiety and inappropriate elimination. However, we are happy to address a variety of issues to help you and your pet maintain a healthy relationship.
Set Up A Consultation with Us
Remember that you are not alone. Many pet owners have to contend with bouts of unruly or even destructive behavior in their pets. Our team will work with you to resolve the problem, no matter how long it takes. If you would like to complete a behavioral questionnaire or schedule a consultation with one of our veterinarians, call (734) 847-6751.