Dr. Lisa Radosta

18/08/2025

🎤 Join me LIVE in Orlando at A Different Way to CE for three back-to-back sessions built to help you practice smarter—not harder. 😸💊

📆September 3, 2025 | Orlando, FL
🏅3.0 hours of RACE-approved CE
🐾 Behavior-focused, real-world, and ready-to-apply.

🎯 Here’s the lineup:

👉 2:00 PM – Fun, Fierce and Fantastic: The Cat Anxiety Survival Guide
Feline behavior is a different beast—let’s tame it together with hacks, tips, and practical tools that actually work.

👉 3:20 PM – Pills, Powders, or Patience: A Case-Based Guide to Choosing Medications or Supplements
Join me as I walk you through real cases to help you confidently choose between meds, supplements—or both.

👉 4:40 PM – Stressless: How Supplements Can Transform Behavior
Think supplements are “just fluff”? Think again. We’ll follow the science and outcomes that make a real difference.

Let’s make behavior medicine less mysterious and way more manageable.

17/08/2025

🐶Fearful behavior in dogs isn’t just a personality quirk—it can be shaped by how they’re raised, where they live, and even how much they move. 🐾

A recent study of nearly 6,000 pet dogs uncovered key risk factors for fear of other dogs and strangers:

🔹 Low puppyhood socialization (7–16 weeks)
🔹 Urban environments
🔹 Small dogs
🔹 Spayed and neutered dogs
🔹 Less activity and training
🔹 Certain breeds (like the Spanish Water Dog and Shetland Sheepdog) were more prone to fear than others (like the Wheaten Terrier or Labrador Retriever)

The good news? Many of these factors can be managed with awareness and early intervention. 🎯

✅ Start socialization early
✅ Keep dogs active and engaged
✅ Understand breed tendencies
✅ Make time for training
✅ Be mindful of the environment they live in

Social fearfulness can lead to distress, behavior issues, and even relinquishment. But with proactive care, we can set our dogs up to feel safer and thrive. 💪🐕

Source: Puurunen J, Hakanen E, Salonen MK, Mikkola S, Sulkama S, Araujo C, et al. Inadequate socialization, inactivity, and urban living environment are associated with social fearfulness in pet dogs. Sci Rep. 2020 Dec;10(1):3527.

16/08/2025

👀🐶YOU KNOW THE LOOK OF FEAR IN YOUR DOG’S EYES DURING A STORM?
WHAT IF THERE WERE HELP? ⛈️

Join our no-cost* clinical study evaluating an investigational medication that may help reduce the fear dogs feel during thunderstorms. Visit https://f.mtr.cool/gomjhxqnzh to learn more.

🌩️You know the scenario all too well: your dog shows deep distress with every crash of thunder and strike of lightning. It’s both stressful and heartbreaking. You probably feel powerless to help soothe your dog.

👉Take the next step and fill out a quick questionnaire to see if your dog may qualify for screening for our study. Join us as we try to help dogs who fear thunderstorms. 🔗Link in Comments.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST with other dog owners you may know who have dogs that are suffering from fear of thunderstorms too.

*For study-related care in qualifying patients.

14/08/2025

🐶Has your dog ever growled at you? You might feel scared, frustrated, or even insulted—but a growl isn’t about disrespect. It’s communication.

A growl means your dog is asking for space. It’s their way of saying, “I’m uncomfortable,” “I’m in pain,” or “I need a break.” It’s not a personal attack—it’s a signal you can use to help them feel safe.

Here’s what to do when your dog growls:
⚠️Pause immediately–stop what you’re doing (petting, putting on the leash, etc.).
⏸️Give space–physically back away so they feel safe.
👉🏼Redirect–if needed, toss a treat or toy to shift their focus and end the interaction calmly.

You’re not “rewarding” growling—you’re preventing escalation, just like distracting a toddler before a meltdown.

Next steps:
✅ Have your veterinarian check for pain or illness—both are common causes of growling.
✅ Consult a board-certified veterinary behaviorist for a tailored plan.
✅ Adjust your routine—avoid the situations where your dog is aggressive.

A growl is a gift—it’s a warning before a bite. Listening and responding appropriately builds trust and keeps everyone safe. ❤️🐶

08/08/2025

05/08/2025

🍽️ 🐶👨‍👩‍👧I witnessed something frightening and disturbing at a restaurant last weekend. Unfortunately, these types of interactions between dogs and kids are all too frequent and often result in bites. Listen to the video to learn more.

Word to the wise: If you bring your child to a restaurant that allows dogs, make sure to keep a very close eye on your child. If you bring your dog to a public place where he will encounter kids, make sure that he is prepared for those interactions and keep him from interacting when he is scared.

👉 Have you ever witnessed a scary pet-kid moment in public? Drop your story below. And see link in comment for more resources.

03/08/2025

Ever catch yourself saying, “Why does my pet do that?!”

That’s why I’m so excited to bring you something new—Ask Dr. Radosta, a chance for you to ask your pet behavior questions directly in my post comments.

I’ll be sharing my answers in upcoming posts and videos—and your question could be next!

Just drop it in the comments of any of my posts and use to get featured.

Let’s figure out what your pet is really trying to tell you. I’m all ears.

27/07/2025

🎤 If you’re ready to level up your behavior game with cats and complex cases, join me LIVE in Orlando at A Different Way to CE for three back-to-back sessions built to help you practice smarter—not harder. 😸💊

📆September 3, 2025 | Orlando, FL
🏅3.0 hours of RACE-approved CE
🐾 Behavior-focused, real-world, and ready-to-apply.

🎯 Here’s the lineup:

👉 2:00 PM – Fun, Fierce and Fantastic: The Cat Anxiety Survival Guide
Feline behavior is a different beast—let’s tame it together with hacks, tips, and practical tools that actually work.

👉 3:20 PM – Pills, Powders, or Patience: A Case-Based Guide to Choosing Medications or Supplements
Join me as I walk you through real cases to help you confidently choose between meds, supplements—or both.

👉 4:40 PM – Stressless: How Supplements Can Transform Behavior
Think supplements are “just fluff”? Think again. We’ll follow the science and outcomes that make a real difference.

Let’s make behavior medicine less mysterious and way more manageable.

25/07/2025