Veterinary behavioural consults for dogs and cats
Understand your pet’s behaviour so you learn how to help them.
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Living with a pet who is anxious or reactive can be difficult, upsetting and even overwhelming. The Mind Vet provides veterinary behavioural assessment and treatment, helping you understand what is driving your pet’s behaviour and how to help them.
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The service is led by Dr Joao Teotonio, a veterinary surgeon with over a decade of experience in the field, providing referral consultations for dogs and cats across the UK.
How we can help
Behavioural difficulties can affect your pet’s wellbeing, your relationship with them and everyday life at home. You may be concerned about:
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Changes in normal behaviour
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Anxiety or excessive fearfulness
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Aggression towards people or other animals
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Distress when left alone
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Fear of fireworks, thunderstorms or other noises
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Resource-guarding
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Difficulties with handling
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Repetitive behaviours
​You do not need to know what is causing the problem before getting in touch. We can help you understand whether a behavioural consultation is the right next step.
A Veterinary approach to behaviour
A veterinary behavioural consultation looks beyond the behaviour itself, considering how physical health, emotional state, previous experiences and the environment may be contributing.
This helps us develop a treatment plan that addresses your pet’s difficulties as a whole. We work with your usual veterinary practice to develop an individual treatment plan, which may include changes to daily routines and the environment, practical management, behaviour modification and medication, where appropriate.
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Our approach is evidence-based, compassionate and focused on the wellbeing of both your pet and your household.
What happens next?
1. Get in touch
Tell us a little about your pet and the difficulties you are experiencing. We will explain the consultation arrangements and help you organise a referral from your usual vet.
2. Understand the problem
Before your appointment, you will complete a behavioural questionnaire. During the consultation, we will explore your pet’s history, health, behaviour and daily life.
3. Put a plan into practice
You will receive a written report and individual recommendations. Follow-up consultations allow us to assess progress and adjust treatment as needed.​
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Taking the first step
Behavioural change takes time, but understanding the problem can make the way forward clearer. The aim is to help your pet feel more comfortable and give you practical ways to manage everyday life.
