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004 Tessa & Malu's Journey
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In this episode, Dr. Katrin chats to Tessa whose canine companion Malu suffers from epilepsy and has a generalised anxiety disorder. Tessa shares her and Malu’s journey to becoming almost seizure-free and a much calmer, more confident and overall much happier pup.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 06:59] Tessa's heartfelt desire to foster and adopt a dog
The courageous rescue of Malu from a perilous highway.
Malu's evolution into a cherished and permanent part of Tessa's life.
Unraveling the profound impact of Malu's seizure disorder on his behaviour.
[07:00 - 14:45] Navigating Malu's Behavioural Challenges
Transitioning from addressing neurological issues to focusing on behaviour.
Recognizing and managing Malu's anxiety as a key priority.
The initial consultation experience to assess Malu's behaviour in a new environment.
Valuable insights, takeaways, and the emotional impact of living with an anxious dog.
[14:46 - 22:27] Medications and Behavioural Progress
Tessa's acceptance and understanding of behaviour medications.
Coping with initial challenges and side effects.
Managing medication-related issues like appetite loss and mental changes.
The importance of patience, persistence, and realistic expectations in behaviour change.
[22:27 - 33:55] Collaborative Training and Goals
The benefits of tailored training for Malu.
Understanding Malo's triggers and preferences.
Building confidence and cognitive thinking.
Effective communication and responsiveness in training.
[33:56 - 38:13] Closing Segment
Encouragement for pet owners to seek help for behavioural problems in their pets.
The importance of prioritizing a pet's mental and emotional well-being.
Acknowledging the individuality of each pet and addressing their unique needs.
Plans for future check-ins to offer continued support and insights to pet owners.
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44 episodes
Manage episode 407548477 series 3562442
In this episode, Dr. Katrin chats to Tessa whose canine companion Malu suffers from epilepsy and has a generalised anxiety disorder. Tessa shares her and Malu’s journey to becoming almost seizure-free and a much calmer, more confident and overall much happier pup.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 06:59] Tessa's heartfelt desire to foster and adopt a dog
The courageous rescue of Malu from a perilous highway.
Malu's evolution into a cherished and permanent part of Tessa's life.
Unraveling the profound impact of Malu's seizure disorder on his behaviour.
[07:00 - 14:45] Navigating Malu's Behavioural Challenges
Transitioning from addressing neurological issues to focusing on behaviour.
Recognizing and managing Malu's anxiety as a key priority.
The initial consultation experience to assess Malu's behaviour in a new environment.
Valuable insights, takeaways, and the emotional impact of living with an anxious dog.
[14:46 - 22:27] Medications and Behavioural Progress
Tessa's acceptance and understanding of behaviour medications.
Coping with initial challenges and side effects.
Managing medication-related issues like appetite loss and mental changes.
The importance of patience, persistence, and realistic expectations in behaviour change.
[22:27 - 33:55] Collaborative Training and Goals
The benefits of tailored training for Malu.
Understanding Malo's triggers and preferences.
Building confidence and cognitive thinking.
Effective communication and responsiveness in training.
[33:56 - 38:13] Closing Segment
Encouragement for pet owners to seek help for behavioural problems in their pets.
The importance of prioritizing a pet's mental and emotional well-being.
Acknowledging the individuality of each pet and addressing their unique needs.
Plans for future check-ins to offer continued support and insights to pet owners.
If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!
You can CONNECT with me:
LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn
Instagram: Follow me on Instagram
Facebook Profile: Let's connect on Facebook
TikTok: Check out my TikTok videos
Website: Visit my website
Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram
Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page
Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube
Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook
Thank you for tuning in!
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