Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat
2nd Edition
Published on 11. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
554 pages
978-0-7020-2710-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is a comprehensive guide to understanding, preventing and treating common behaviour problems of the dog and cat. Written for the busy practicing veterinarian, the information is provided in a very easy to use format, utilising numerous tables and charts. This new edition has been completely revised and includes new chapters on pain management, alternative therapy, French approach to behaviour problems in dogs and canine and feline behavioural development. An accompanying CD includes numerous behaviour forms and client handouts.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Veterinary practitioners
Veterinary nurses
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
50 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-2710-9 (9780702027109)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Behaviour counseling and the veterinary practitioner 2. Puppy and kitten development 3. Prevention: the best medicine 4. Behaviour counseling and behavior diagnostics 5. Treatment: behavior modification techniques 6. Phamacologic intervention in behavioural therapy 7. Complementary and alternative therapy for behavior problems 8. Feeding and diet related problems 9. Pain assessment, pain management, sedation and anesthesia 10. Stereotypic and compulsive disorders 11. Fears and phobias 12. The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets 13. Unruly behaviors, training and management - dogs 14. Unruly behaviors, training and management - cats 15. Canine destructive behaviors 16. Feline destructive behaviors 17. Canine house-soiling 18. Feline house-soiling 19. Canine aggression 20. Feline aggression 21. The European approach to behavior counseling Appendix A (tables listing where figures appear in text) Appendix B (manufacturers and resource list) Appendix C (handouts and forms) Appendix D (dosage table)