Veterinary Questionnaires and Handouts

These handouts and questionnaires are intended for veterinary use. Please feel free to download them and use them in your practice.

General veterinary waiting room behavior questionnaire

This is a one-page questionnaire intended as a starting point or to be used as is in the waiting room of primary care veterinary hospitals.

Separation Anxiety Questionnaire

This one-page questionnaire is intended to be used at veterinarian’s offices to screen for separation anxiety.

Preparing a dog for a baby handout

This one-page client handout outlines how owners should prepare their dog for their new bundle of joy.

Canine cognitive dysfunction checklist

This one-page checklist guides owners through the signs of canine cognitive dysfunction.

July 4th Fireworks Generic Client Handout

This handout is intended for you to download and add your veterinary clinic letterhead. It outlines how clients should behave during fireworks and how they should manage their dog during that time.

Articles

Preventing aggression towards children

This article was originally written for the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association. It outlines for the veterinarian how to approach the entry of a baby into the family.

AVSAB-Puppy Socialization Statement

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior statement explaining the best way to socialize your puppy and why it is so important.

Treating geriatric behavior problems in dogs

This is a detailed article outlining the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in dogs.

Puppy socialization roundtable

A group of behavior experts discuss the importance of socialization and why pups need to be started in classes early (8 weeks) in order to ensure a well behaved pet.

Easing Patient Fear

By: Gary Landsberg DVM, DACVB

This article outlines how to reduce stress in your patients by changing your management techniques and also offers suggestions for sedation for dogs who are difficult to handle.

How do I help clients keep their dogs from begging?

By: Valarie Tynes, DVM, DACVB

This article offers practical tips which help clients solve this common problem.

Low Stress Handling and Restraint

By: Sophia Yin, DVM, MS

This article has great information on handling animals in the veterinary clinic.

Teaching Clients about Safety with Dogs

By: Ilana Reisner DVM, PhD, DACVB

Serotonin Syndrome

By: Melissa M. Spooner, LVT, BS, KPA-CTP