Author: Erwan Le Touche
NUManima Trophy 2025
We are proud and delighted to announce that PSy4vet has won the NUManima Prize 2025 — a national award that annually honors an outstanding initiative at the intersection of digital innovation and animal welfare.
Fear-Free Award 2024
The Effect of Gabapentin on the Efficiency of a Desensitization
Many cats experience extreme fear during veterinary visits, leading to a healthcare phobia. This fear can worsen over time, making handling cats difficult for veterinarians and stressful for both the animal and its owner.
Interview with Dr. Masson
Dr. Masson was interviewed on the show Si on parlait on TéléGrenoble, broadcast on January 15, 2025, to talk about relationships with one’s cat.
Book Release: Comment cohabiter avec votre chat
“How to Live with Your Cat: Understanding and Improving Feline Behavior” by Sylvia Masson is a captivating guide for all cat lovers, from the general public to devoted enthusiasts. This book offers clear explanations on domestication, communication, and the territorial needs of cats.
Retrospective study on the use of venlafaxine in 176 cats diagnosed with behavioral disorders
The primary motivation for dog ownership is companionship, significantly enhancing the quality of life for both dogs and their owners. However, behavioral problems can strain this bond, leading many owners to resort to caging as a management strategy. This study aims to examine the frequency of cage use for educational and behavioral reasons, assess its efficacy in modifying behaviors, and explore potential welfare implications.
The cage as an educational and therapeutic tool for dogs
The primary motivation for dog ownership is companionship, significantly enhancing the quality of life for both dogs and their owners. However, behavioral problems can strain this bond, leading many owners to resort to caging as a management strategy. This study aims to examine the frequency of cage use for educational and behavioral reasons, assess its efficacy in modifying behaviors, and explore potential welfare implications.