Theresa L. DePorter DVM, ECAWBM, DACVB

22/08/2025

Think You Speak Cat? Let’s Find Out!

I’m Dr. Pesavento with the OVRS Behavior Department, and I’m conducting a research study on how well people understand feline body language.

Do you believe you can tell what your cat is trying to say? Put your skills to the test! Click the link, look at the cats shown, and share your interpretations:
👉 http://bit.ly/45ja3ai

Thank you for helping us learn more about the feline-human connection!

19/08/2025

This is a sales training program for humans… but I think this would be true for dogs.

18/08/2025

What if everything you thought about leadership was upside down?

A photographer studying a wolf pack revealed a formation that challenges our deepest assumptions about power, authority, and responsibility. What they found turns conventional wisdom on its head:

🟠 The weakest wolves set the pace, guiding the pack without force.
🟠 The strongest flank and guard, shielding the group from danger on every side.
🟠 The so-called “leader” takes the rear, observing, protecting, and guiding from behind.

In the wild, leadership isn’t about standing at the front or asserting dominance. It’s about awareness, timing, and service — knowing when to lead, when to defend, and when to step back to let others thrive.

This natural blueprint offers a profound lesson for humans: true leaders don’t just command; they protect, they empower, and they ensure the whole group succeeds. Sometimes, the greatest act of leadership is quietly holding the line from behind.

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Don’t defy the Mom Look 👀

13/08/2025

12/08/2025

Let us celebrate the largest land mammal. What can we do? Promote ethical ecotourism, support conservation efforts, and eliminate the demand for ivory.

12/08/2025

Science confirms what dog lovers have always felt. In a groundbreaking fMRI study led by Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns—reported in National Geographic and Nature Scientific Reports—researchers found that when dogs smell their owner, the caudate nucleus, the brain’s center for joy, reward, and affection, lights up far more than when smelling food or other dogs. This means your scent isn’t just familiar to them—it triggers a powerful emotional response, a biological signature of love and bonding. It’s neuroscience proving that to your dog, you’re not just a caretaker—you’re family.

12/08/2025

This is a super busy month for me and am running late on things!

🐱Happy Belated International Cat Day🐱 (August 8th)

Here is a new infographic "Petting a Cat 101", a collaboration with Sam Griffin of https://www.wisewhiskerstraining.com/services/cat-services

Free download from my website: doggiedrawings.net/products/petting-a-cat-101

12/08/2025

With VETgirl – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/08/2025

👂 Are you really hearing what your patients are trying to say?

In “Learning to Listen to Our Patients” by Debbie Martin, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS (Behavior), featured in the July issue of the BEAT e-Mag, you’ll explore how sensory perception, communication styles, and emotional learning shape the way dogs and cats experience the veterinary world.

By understanding these core concepts, you can better interpret behavior, reduce fear, and create a more positive experience for every patient.

📖 Don’t miss it—check out the full article in the July BEAT eMag!
https://flippingbook.com/account/online/327491901/8-9

08/08/2025