Behaviour Problems in Small Animals
Practical Advice for the Veterinary Team
By- Jon Bowen
- Sarah Heath, MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon, Chester, UK
This new book is suitable for the whole veterinary team, for whom animals presenting with behavioural problems can be a daily recurring problem. It offers practical advice on the best approach to control and treat the animal, as well as giving guidance to the veterinary nurse on how to advise owners on various aspects of pet behaviour problems.
A well-known specialist in the field of small animal behaviour therapy, Sarah Heath here presents practical advice on immediate, effective methods for dealing with problem animals. Aimed specifically at the practice situation, the strength of this book lies in its clear, straightforward approach. The focus is on non-invasive measures, such as behavioural counselling and retraining, rather than the use of drugs or more controversial techniques.
Paperback, 288 Pages
Published: August 2005
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-0-7020-2767-3
Contents
- TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part one: Practice tips:
Providing a practical behavior service
Running puppy classes and kitten information evenings
Part two: Basic tools in behavioral medicine:
An overview of canine social behavior and communication
An overview of feline social behaviour and communication
Learning theory made simple
The role of pharmacology in behavioral medicine
Part three: Canine behavioral problems:
Aggression
Fears, phobias and anxieties
Elimination problems
Stereotypes
Training issues
Geriatric behavior issues
Misc. behavior problems
Part four: Feline behavioural problems:
Aggression
Fears, phobias and anxieties
Elimination problems
Grooming problems
Bonding problems
Pica
Geriatric behavior issues
Misc. behavior problems
Appendices
1. CABTSG Referral form
2. Sample behavior questionnaire
3. Sample handouts for clients
4. Further reading
5. Useful addresses
Index
