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…
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…
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…
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…
Treatment – behavior modification techniques
Chapter 7 Treatment – behavior modification techniques Chapter contents INTRODUCTION EDUCATION OF THE FAMILY MODIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT MODIFICATION OF THE PET’S BEHAVIOR Change the behavior with surgery Modify the…
Is it behavioral, or is it medical?
Chapter 6 Is it behavioral, or is it medical? Chapter contents IS IT BEHAVIORAL OR MEDICAL? HOW MEDICAL PROBLEMS AFFECT BEHAVIOR Medical problems causing behavioral signs Medical contributing factors –…
Feline aggression
Chapter 21 Feline aggression Chapter contents Risk analysis: PROGNOSTIC FACTORS AND SAFETY LEARNING AND AGGRESSION PLAY/PREDATORY AGGRESSION Diagnosis and prognosis Management and treatment Prevention Case example FEAR-RELATED AGGRESSION Diagnosis and…
