Manual Of Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Dogs And Cats E Book

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The book focuses on diagnostic and treatment approaches for the major classes of behaviour problems that are seen in cats and dogs. Each kind of problem, from aggressive behaviour to self-mutilation and elimination disorders is discussed, offering step-by-step guidelines. Contemporary pharmacological treatments are also examined.

The importance of animal behavior and psychological well-being is increasingly being recognized in the veterinary profession. This new edition is designed to be even more practical and user-friendly than the first. For a range of behavioral presentations, consideration is given to evaluation of the patient, including any possible underlying disease; evaluation of client attitudes, beliefs and behavior; risk evaluation; behavioral biology of the condition; acute management protocols; long-term treatment strategies; prognosis; follow-up; and preventive measures. A special chapter on shelter animals has been added, as this is an area where veterinary support is increasingly sought in both health and husbandry. An included CD offers client handouts, history-taking forms, detailed behavioral questionaires for each species and a referral form.

This comprehensive resource explains the underlying causes of undesirable behaviors in dogs and cats and provides proven behavior modification techniques.

Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians andNurses provides the veterinary technician with a solidfoundation in behavioral medicine. Designed as a dailyresource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the bookfamiliarizes readers with the behavioral, mental, and emotionalneeds of dogs and cats. Canine and Feline Behavior forVeterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a complete guide tothe technician’s role in behavioral preventive services andhow to assist the veterinarian with behavioral intervention. Covering the roles of animal behavior professionals, normaldevelopment of dogs and cats, and the human-animal bond, the bookincludes correlations from human mental health carethroughout. The book encompasses learning theory, preventivebehavioral services, standardized behavior modification terms andtechniques, and veterinary behavior pharmacology. Canineand Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is anessential resource for veterinary technicians to realize their fullpotential and become a pivotal component of the behavioral healthcare team for canine and feline patients.

Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, Second Edition offers fast access to reliable, practical information on managing common behavior disorders in dogs and cats. Takes a new section approach to allow for easier browsing Adds 19 new topics or algorithms covering separation anxiety, thunderstorm sensitivity, introducing pets to the family and each other, enrichment, geriatric behavior problems, handling techniques, urine marking, leash reactivity, pediatric behavior problems and best practices, and rescue pets Offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and managing behavior problems in dogs and cats Designed for fast access to information, with identically formatted topics for ease of use Includes access to a companion website providing 43 client education handouts for download and use, including 25 brand-new handouts

For more than forty years, animal health professionals have turned to the Merck Veterinary Manualfor integrated, concise and reliable veterinary information. Now this manual covering the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of companion, food and zoo animals.is available on an easy-to-use, fully searchable CD-ROM. The CD includes the full text of The Merck Veterinary Manual 8/e and has been enhanced with picture links featuring original anatomical artwork and numerous clinical and diagnostic illustrations, table links and quick search links that provide quick accesss to cross referenced text.

This volume illustrates the diversity of ongoing research in the field of veterinary behavioral medicine and includes the current findings of scientists, veterinarians, and practitioners. The materials included provide additions to the growing knowledge base, refine or confirm current opinions, provide avenues for further research, and increase the appreciation and understanding of the different approaches used internationally within the discipline.