By Christine D. Calder and Sarah C. Wright
Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats PDF offers a practical, easy-to-read manual on effective interventions to avoid behavior problems. Written to support veterinarians and staff, this guide supplies concrete recommendations to use in veterinary clinics and the home environment. The book emphasizes learning theory, animal body language, and normal puppy and kitten development, and discusses shelter animals and their unique needs.
The book includes chapters on the veterinary clinic environment and ways to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress associated with medical care. It also covers how to recognize problem behaviors, pet selection, and important information about kids and pets.
Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats provides:
- Knowledge and tools for client education, environmental management, and prevention
- Detailed discussion of topics including body language, basic learning theory, and specific strategies for particular animals
- Advice on how to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in the veterinary clinic
Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats is an ideal reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary staff and trainers, and veterinary students.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
- Animal Behavior: A Key Element in Veterinary Medicine
- Prevention of Behavior Problems
- Role of the General Practitioner
- Common Behavior Problems
- Conclusion
- Normal Behaviors and Body Language Interpretation
- Normal Dog Behavior
- Understanding Body Language
- Assertive/Aggressive (Distance-Increasing) Signals
- Appeasement Signals and “Guilt”
- Conflict Behaviors
- Solicitous (Distance-Decreasing) Signals
- Domestication and Its Effect on Behavior
- The Role of Breed in Interpretation
- Social Behavior
- Reproductive Behavior
- Ingestive Behavior
- Normal Cat Behavior
- Understanding Cat Body Language
- Domestication and Its Effect on Cat Behavior
- Predatory Behavior
- Learning and Memory
- Social Behavior in Cats
- Elimination Behavior
- Basic Learning Theory and Choosing a Trainer
- Types of Learning
- Nonassociative Learning
- Associative Learning
- Classical and Operant Conditioning
- Positive and Negative Reinforcement
- Capturing, Luring, and Shaping Behavior
- The Effects of Aversive Techniques
- Trainers vs Behavior Consultants
- Choosing a Trainer
- Meeting Basic Needs, Triage, and Management
- Measuring Welfare
- The Five Freedoms and Domains
- The Five Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment
- Quality of Life Assessments
- Pain and Grimace Scales
- Enrichment
- Behavioral Triage in Practice
- Meeting Basic Needs
- Behavioral First Aid for Dogs and Cats
- Managing Emotional States and Stress
- Setting Puppies Up for Success
- Developmental Periods of Behavior
- Socialization Period
- Social Maturity
- Introducing Puppies to People and Other Animals
- Housetraining
- Confinement Training
- Positive Social Interactions and Training
- Troubleshooting Common Puppy Behaviors
- Setting Kittens Up for Success
- Developmental Periods of Behavior
- Socialization in Kittens
- Understanding Feline-Specific Needs and Welfare
- Pillars of Feline Welfare
- Training and Social Skills Development
- What Is a Behavior Problem?
- Differentiating Between Normal and Abnormal Behaviors
- Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats
- Intervention and Behavior Problems
- Medications for Behavior Management
- Pet Selection
- Pet Selection Counseling
- Genetics and Behavior
- Choosing Between Shelter, Rescue, and Breeders
- Desired Traits and Compatibility
- Introducing Pets
- The Shelter Dog
- Unique Needs of the Rehomed and Shelter Dog
- Common Behavior Problems in Shelter Dogs
- Managing Aggression, House-Soiling, and Unruly Behaviors
- The Shelter Cat
- Unique Needs of Rehomed and Shelter Cats
- Common Behavior Problems in Shelter Cats
- Enrichment for the Shelter Environment
- Basic Training and Social Skills
- Prevention and the Veterinary Hospital
- Early Recognition of Fear and Anxiety
- Preparing the Veterinary Clinic Environment
- Handling and Restraint
- Managing Stress During Hospital Visits
- Administering Medications
- Pets and Children
- Preventing Dog and Cat Bites
- Educating Parents on Responsible Pet Ownership
- Preparing Pets for Children
- Socialization and Training for Pets and Children
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