Behavioural Exams
Behavioural Consultations for Your Pet
As veterinarians, we play an important role in the mental healthcare of animals. If your dog or cat has behavioural problems, there are several options available to help your furry friend.
We take the time to listen, ask questions and look at the bigger picture. We work closely with behaviour specialists and utilise the latest behaviour knowledge and tools as part of our treatment plans. We are always happy to refer you and your pet to a behaviour specialist if more complex issues are noted.
Why Behaviour Consults Are So Important
Behavioural consultations are an essential part of your pet’s overall wellbeing. Behavioural issues can be a sign of underlying fear, anxiety or stress rather than “bad” behaviour. Addressing these concerns early helps improve your pet’s quality of life, strengthens the bond between you and your companion, and can prevent problems from escalating over time. Behavioural care also plays a key role in ensuring your pet feels safe and comfortable during vet visits, grooming, and everyday interactions at home.
What Can We Help With?
We can help pets who are experiencing separation anxiety, situational anxiety, storm and noise phobias, or general anxiety disorders. We can also assist with alleviating symptoms such as excessive barking, digging, vocalising, chewing, and inappropriate urination.
Our vets are not behaviour specialists or veterinary behaviourists, but are Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professionals. They all have a strong interest in behavioural medicine, but there are limits to the types of behavioural cases they are able to manage
We can help with:
- Anxiety disorders (separation, situational)
- Aggression (fear or pain-based)
- Cognitive dysfunction (senility in older pets)
- Compulsive behaviours (licking, tail chasing)
If you have any concerns about your pet’s behaviour, please give us a call on (07) 4225 3238 to arrange their behavioural exam.
If there are any questions about how our behaviour exams help your furry friend, feel free to get in touch.
Any Questions?
Please send us a message