Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies
Chapter 5. Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies Melissa C. Paoloni and Chand Khanna KEY POINTS • Clinical trials are becoming a more readily available option for…
Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading
Chapter 8. Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading Elizabeth M. Whitley KEY POINTS • Handle tissue samples gently during surgery to help prevent crushing, stretching, and electrocautery artifacts. • Mark sites…
Genetic Basis of Cancer
Chapter 2. Genetic Basis of Cancer Jaime F. Modiano and Matthew Breen KEY POINTS • Cancer is a genetic disease, but it is not always heritable. • Cancer is a…
The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets
Chapter 13 The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets Chapter contents DISTRIBUTION OF BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN SENIOR PETS Cases reported to practitioners Prevalence of behavioral signs in senior…
Prevention: the best medicine
Chapter 4 Prevention the best medicine Chapter contents WORKING WITH NEW PUPPIES AND KITTENS – THE TEAM APPROACH SOCIALIZATION AND HABITUATION PUPPY CLASSES AND KITTY KINDERGARTEN ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT Dogs Cats…
Fears, phobias, and anxiety disorders
Chapter 12 Fears, phobias, and anxiety disorders Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE FEAR RESPONSE BASIC BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION AND THE FEARFUL PET DESENSITIZATION, COUNTERCONDITIONING, AND CONTROLLED EXPOSURE FEAR OF PEOPLE Diagnosis and…
Canine housesoiling
Chapter 18 Canine housesoiling Chapter contents CANINE INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION Overview The importance of preventive counseling HOUSETRAINING Teach the desired behavior Confinement/supervision to prevent inappropriate elimination Provide a consistent feeding schedule…
Reducing stress and managing fear aggression in veterinary clinics
Chapter 23 Reducing stress and managing fear aggression in veterinary clinics Chapter contents INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM WITH THE STATUS QUO THE SOLUTION: SET UP THE HOSPITAL AND HANDLING TO HELP…
Terminology, behavioral pathology, and the Pageat (French) approach to canine behavior disorders
Chapter 22 Terminology, behavioral pathology, and the Pageat (French) approach to canine behavior disorders Chapter contents INTRODUCTION THE PAGEAT (FRENCH) APPROACH TO BEHAVIOR COUNSELING SCALES Scale for evaluation of aggressiveness…
Developmental, social, and communicative behavior
Chapter 2 Developmental, social, and communicative behavior Chapter contents INTRODUCTION CANINE DEVELOPMENT Prenatal development and in utero influences Neonatal stage Transitional period Socialization period Juvenile period/adulthood CANINE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND…
