Foote and Friends - Sally J Foote, DVM

04/14/2025

Emotional contagion is real between humands and animals. I find, that helping clients to calm by offering transparent care - staying in the room without restraining, having a role to deliver rewards, or stepping outside the exam room but having the ability to listen to what is happening reduces client stress.

Dr. Leslie Sinn has written an article here about Emotional Contagion. What is your experience with this phenomenon?

Does a pet owner's stress affect their dog in the veterinary clinic? Discover the impact in this study and how you can help provide a positive experience.

04/05/2025

04/02/2025

Pre-visit anti-anxiety medications can sometimes have unwanted health effects. Here is an article discussing the potential hepatotoxicity of Trazadone. Be sure to note on the medical record and your lab results whether trazadone was used for the blood draw.

Can trazodone contribute to hepatotoxicity in dogs? Read this case in which trazodone-related hepatotoxicosis may be first described.

02/27/2025

Throw rugs are the cause of almost 50 percent of falls reported at emergency rooms for people over 65.* Emplify Health by Gundersen and La Crosse Fire Department have teamed up with local coffee shops to help address this hazard. Turn in your rugs at any of the listed coffee shops during the month o...

02/16/2025

Hello CABC Supporters!

We are back with another Dr. Sophia Yin fun fact!

Dr. Yin was the co-inventor (with Sharper Image) of the Treat & Train Professional Dog Training System. Released in April 2005, it was designed to use positive
reinforcement for training dogs to run to a rug and lie down when visitors arrived at
the door, instead of jumping, barking, or dashing to the door. Development involved
conducting two research experiments, guiding engineers on required features,
product testing, writing an instruction manual, and creating an instructional DVD.

SAVE THE DATE!
Will you be in the Chicago area Saturday, October 18th? Possibly attending the Conference 😉 The Sophia Yin Memorial Fund will be hosting the 2025 Sophia Yin Memorial Dinner to honor Dr. Yin's legacy and contributions to the field of Animal Behavior. Please visit https://vinfoundation.org/dr-sophia-yin-memorial-fund-dinner/ to sign up for updates on the dinner including location, ticket prices, etc.

02/02/2025

I am enjoying the House call and Mobile vet virtual conference. My friend Dr. Julie Liu presented this am, with tips on how to bring low stress veterinary care into the practice when you work.

The House Call & Mobile Vet Conference.

12/10/2024

Discover key insights on pet behavior challenges and solutions shared at ISVMA.
https://conta.cc/3OOcARW

Email from Foote and Friends Learn how to evaluate, provide a safe, compassionate service and support your client and staff at this highly emotional time.   704 N Main Street Tuscola IL 61953 dr.sally

12/05/2024

Dr. Sophia Yin's family chose the VIN Foundation to honor Dr. Yin's memory by creating the Dr. Sophia Yin Memorial Fund. Donations to the Dr. Sophia Yin Memorial Fund support the VIN Foundation's Vets4Vets® confidential wellness program helping colleagues facing the challenges such as those that consumed Dr. Yin. Vets4Vets® provides peer-to-peer confidential wellness support for veterinary students, veterinarians, and veterinary support staff.

If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, Vets4Vets® is here to help. If you want to support these efforts, you may support the Dr. Sophia Yin Memorial Fund. Link in comments below. All donation levels are matched through Dec 31st.

10/31/2024

I am looking forward to presentingvat the PVMA conference this weekend.

I hope to see you there

Pittsburgh, PA / November 2-3, 2024 / 12+ CE Hours Menu Icon 01 Register Register In-Person The 3 Rivers Veterinary Symposium is a regional conference featuring some of the best speakers in our industry. If you prefer a small conference with outstanding speakers and a dedicated MarketPlace, this is....