From Anxiety to Aggression: A Guide to Psychopharmacology in Pets

This webinar provides an in-depth review of behavioral medications used in dogs and cats, including FDA-approved options and commonly prescribed human generic anxiolytics. We will discuss mechanisms of action, receptor targets, and the clinical decision-making process for drug selection—covering maintenance versus short-acting therapies, polypharmacy, and appropriate medication combinations for individual patients.

Speaker:

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Joybound People and Pets

Senior Director of Animal Admissions and Wellbeing

Dr. Wailani Sung is a Board-certified veterinary behaviorist. Dr. Sung obtained her Master’s degree and Doctorate in Psychology with a special interest in animal behavior and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She achieved Board certification in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine after completing a residency program. Dr. Sung is currently the Senior Director of Animal Admissions and Wellbeing at Joybound People and Pets in Walnut Creek, CA. She currently oversees three programs: the transfer of…