Jennifer MerloJun 13, 20202 minWhat is Fear?Fear is a universal reaction experienced by everyone - including dogs and cats. Anything we can encounter that appears to be a threat...
Jennifer MerloSep 4, 20203 minOvercoming Separation AnxietyWhen it comes to overcoming the dramatic way in which your dog deals with your disappearance, behavior modification is key. In some...
Jennifer MerloAug 10, 20203 minPlease don't go!Panic! That is what our pets feel when they are plagued with separation anxiety. It is thought that 20% of pets in the US suffer from...
Jennifer MerloAug 3, 20202 minWhat is Separation Anxiety?Some of you may recall that my family decided to get a puppy back in June - well, my husband and I had been talking about getting a puppy...
Jennifer MerloJul 20, 20203 minWhat the vet really looks like to a fearful petFor many years throughout my carrier, fearful dogs were labeled as 'cautions', 'fractious', 'aggressive' or just 'bad'. Unfortunately for...
Jennifer MerloJul 14, 20202 minThe dreaded cat carrierOften times I hear cat owners state that their cat hates the carrier and they dread coming to the vet because of the stress it puts on...
Jennifer MerloJul 11, 20202 minHappy Tail equals Happy Dog?Often times we are fooled by a happily wagging tail on a dog - we automatically assume that if the tail is wagging, the dog is happy. Did...
Jennifer MerloJul 4, 20204 minAllow them to enjoy the 4th too!The Fourth of July is upon us, and with it comes barbecues, family gatherings (provided everyone stands 6 feet apart), and of course...
Jennifer MerloJun 22, 20203 minWhat is a Happy Visit?In the past few years, a new catch phrase has been introduced at veterinary hospitals - it has a few different variations .... 'happy...
Jennifer MerloJun 17, 20202 minGoing out of town?Going on vacation is a time that we all look forward to - it gives us a much needed break from the day to day activities we encounter and...
Jennifer MerloJun 15, 20204 minPuppy Socialization - No Longer a Waiting GameI have been in the veterinary field since I was 14 years old - I won't tell you how many years that has been but it's been more than a...
Jennifer MerloJun 11, 20204 minCAUTION...will biteAs a veterinarian, I have encountered many fearful animals over the years. As a Fear Free veterinarian, I encounter them almost daily. ...
Jennifer MerloJun 10, 20204 minHow The Fearless Vet BeganI began my journey with Fear Free in 2017 and have since completed 3 levels of certification, become an Elite Certified Professional and...