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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.

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!

  continue reading

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Manage episode 407548477 series 3562442
Content provided by Dr Katrin Jahn, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), and MRCVS. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr Katrin Jahn, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), and MRCVS or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

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!

  continue reading

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