Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare

by DABVP (Feline Practice) Rodan DVM, DipECAWBM(BM) Heath BVSc

Overview

Learn to manage the physical and psychological well-being of your feline patients with Feline Behavioral Medicine: Prevention and Treatment. From house soiling problems to aggression, this all-new reference offers detailed guidance on assessing, treating, and preventing the full spectrum of feline behavioral problems. Material is organized by both topic and life stage for quick access to the information you need. Plus its incorporation of patient education materials, instructive images, and the latest AAFP guidelines, makes it an invaluable addition to any vet clinicians library. "This book ... will undoubtedly become THE reference in that very specific field." Reviewed by: Fabienne Dethioux on behalf of Royal Canin: Vets Today, January 2016 - UNIQUE! Focus on the prevention of behavior problems is found throughout the majority of the book to show clinicians how to incorporate behavioral considerations into general practice. - Comprehensive, holistic care fusing the physical and psychological well-being of feline patients serves as a foundation for all content. - International team of expert contributors provides in-depth, authoritative guidance using the most up-to-date information available. - Updated information on preventive advice and treatment recommendations follows the guidelines set forth by the AAFP. - Client handouts and behavior questionnaires in the book help vets clearly communicate with clients about their cat's behavior.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455774029
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	08/06/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
File size:	87 MB
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Table of Contents

PART 1: Introduction1. Why prevention and treatment of undesirable behavior matters2. Approaches to feline behavior welfare PART 2: Normal feline behavior3. Feline communication4. Normal social behavior5. Feline learning PART 3: Prevention of behavior problems: The cat at home6. Pet selection7. Providing appropriate healthcare 8. Providing appropriate behavioral care PART 4: Prevention of behavior problems: The cat at the practice9. The Cat in the Veterinary Practice10. The Cat in the Consulting Room11. Housing cats in the veterinary practice PART 5: Interplay between behavior and disease12. Stress as a risk factor for disease13. Feline obesity 14. Acute Pain and Behavior15. Chronic Pain and Behavior16. Feline orofacial pain syndrome PART 6: Management and treatment of undesirable behaviors 17. Understanding the Cat's Emotion 18. Use of Pheromones in Feline Practice19. Tools of the trade: Psychopharmacology and Nutrition PART 7: Approaching problem behavior within the veterinary practice20. Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations21. Handling the painful cat22. Handling the challenging cat PART 8: Approaching problem behavior at home23. Undesirable but normal behavior24. House soiling problems25. Behavior Problems of the Senior Cat26. Inter-cat Conflict27. Human-Directed Aggression in Cats

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Don’t just understand their body, understand their behavior

Editorial Reviews

"Twenty feline experts have contributed to this book which will undoubtedly become THE reference in that very specific field." Reviewed by: Fabienne Dethioux on behalf of Royal Canin: Vets Today, January 2016

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