The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the daily lives and routines of people everywhere – and it’s been stressful for our pets, too! As people start to return to work and their "normal" lives, pets may become confused and stressed First, our pets had to adapt to their families suddenly being [...]
Cats: They’re just like us. Cats experience anxiety and stress just as acutely as humans can, although the ways they exhibit their distress can be subtle or downright confusing. You may have noticed certain behaviors in your cat without even realizing that they are signs of anxiety or stress. If you have observed your cat engaging [...]
Trips to the vet can be scary for your pets, since they don't understand what's happening Just as humans might get nervous about visiting the doctor, animals can become distressed when they discover they are being taken to the vet. In fact, veterinarian anxiety is one of the most common anxieties experienced by dogs. [...]
When your pet is in pain, you want nothing more than to make him or her feel better as quickly as possible. It can be difficult to see our furry friends in pain - they become lethargic, apathetic, and can lose their zest for life. But you may be hesitant to resort to pain medications, which [...]
Phobias are Common in Dogs; Alpha-Stim Can Help If you are a dog owner, you probably aren’t surprised that the two most common phobias in dogs are thunderstorms and fireworks. It makes sense that these loud noises would be upsetting because: our pets don’t understand where the deafening bangs are coming from, they don’t know how [...]
The opioid crisis that is running rampant in the United States has had a widespread impact on medical professionals and their patients – and not just human patients. Veterinary medicine has also been affected, and practitioners have had to adjust to the changes that have resulted from the public health crisis. Dr. Ava Frick, host [...]
If you have pets in your family, you probably already know that they’re a lot like we are in some ways. Just like humans, animals can experience happiness, excitement, and joy – and just like humans, they can also suffer from anxiety, depression, and pain. And because of that, they’re often prescribed medications to help treat [...]
The following is an email to Dr. Ava Frick, received September 1, 2018. My name is Deb Apted and about 13 years ago my vet, Dr Doug Pernicoff, sent me and my German Shepherd to meet with you. I'm not sure if you will remember Rexxi, but she suffered from severe separation anxiety. Severe. Dr Doug [...]
