Companion Animal Psychology

I've got a new post on my Psych Today blog: Flat-faced dogs must be able to breathe, new campaign says.  Photo: Christian Alvarez/Pexels By Zazie Todd PhD It's about a new campaign from the  World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)  to raise awareness of the issues brachycephalic dogs like French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs can have--and what we can do about it.  Read it here: Flat-faced dogs must be able to breathe, new campaign says . 

The pain of losing a wonderful dog is tempered (at least a little) by memories of the delightful doggy moments in his life. A manifesto for giving dogs as much joy as we can.  All photos: Kristi Benson By Kristi Benson PCBC-A, CTC, Special Correspondent This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. A few days ago, we said goodbye to Mischa, the biggest bestest boy, with the most perfect eyebrows ever. A week shy of his 15th birthday, he outlived our expectations by more than a year. But no matter, that: his passing came a week shy of 15 years too soon.  Two days before our final trip to the vet, he came on his last walk. It was lovely and crisp, and he trundled behind me, always eager for one more treat. He had taken to stumbling and stalling over the last year, not quite in control of his long limbs. But with his characteristically affable nature, he bumbled delightedly after me every afternoon, including tha...

These were the most popular books on this blog in 2022. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I thought it would be fun to look at the books that were the most popular purchases by Companion Animal Psychology readers in 2022. (I've already shared the top  posts of 2022 ).  Last year saw the publication of my second book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy , and as you'd expect (since this is my blog) both of my books Wag and Purr feature. I am so grateful to you for your support of these books! There are some fantastic books in the top 10. The list includes a mix of new titles and old favourites. So without further ado... The top 10 books on Companion Animal Psychology in 2022 1. Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy by Zazie Todd. 2. Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy by Zazie Todd. 3. The Cautious Canine--How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia McCo...