Dr. Rachel Malamed, Veterinary Psychiatrist

Speaking & Media

A specialist voice for behavior medicine.

I speak to veterinary teams, industry audiences, and the press about the science of animal behavior, translating clinical research into language people can actually use.

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Dr. Rachel Malamed seated on a sofa beside a Westie looking up at her

Signature topics

What I speak about.

Anxiety & fear in companion animals

Why so much 'bad behavior' is really an emotional disorder, and what actually helps.

Behavior medicine for general practice

Practical CE for veterinarians: screening, first-line treatment, and when to refer.

Aggression, risk, and family safety

Assessing risk honestly and building humane, workable management plans.

Puppy and kitten behavioral wellness

Prevention: socialization, handling, and early red flags.

Formats

Ways to work together.

Keynotes & conference talks

Veterinary and animal-welfare conferences, 45–90 minutes.

Veterinary CE / rounds

RACE-style continuing education for clinics and hospital groups.

Podcasts & webinars

Long-form conversation on behavior medicine for professional or pet-parent audiences.

Press & expert commentary

Quotes, interviews, and fact-checking for journalists covering pet behavior.

Recent appearances

Selected talks & press

A fuller archive of articles, podcasts, radio, and TV lives on the press page.

  • Radio

    AirTalk with Larry Mantle, LAist 89.3 FM, pet anxiety and fireworks season

  • Print

    Los Angeles Times, how to handle separation anxiety

  • Television

    CBS Los Angeles, holiday hazards for pets

Booking

Inquiries

Share your event, audience, date, and format, and I'll follow up with availability and a speaker kit.

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