Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat
- 4th Edition - February 15, 2023
- Imprint: Saunders Ltd.
- Editors: Gary Landsberg, Lisa Radosta, Lowell Ackerman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 2 1 4 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 2 1 5 - 3
Behavior Problems of the Dog & Cat, 4th Edition retains the highly practical approach that has proved so successful in previous editions, offering diagnostic guideline… Read more
Purchase options
Institutional subscription on ScienceDirect
Request a sales quoteBehavior Problems of the Dog & Cat, 4th Edition retains the highly practical approach that has proved so successful in previous editions, offering diagnostic guidelines, preventive advice, treatment guidelines and charts, case examples, client forms and handouts, and product and resource suggestions, along with details on the use of drugs and natural supplements to help optimize the behavior services offered in practice.
- Step-by-step guidelines describe how to collect a patient history, perform a thorough physical examination, conduct diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses, select treatment, and monitor the patients’ responses.
- Background information describes how dog and cat behavior problems arise and how they can be prevented.
- Coverage of behavior modification techniques provides you with a clear understanding of suggested treatment as well as the use of drugs, products, pheromones, surgery, diet, and alternative therapies.
- Content on behavioral genetics explores this rapidly growing and advancing field and includes new therapeutic approaches for cognitive decline.
- Case studies illustrate real-life clinical situations.
- Easy-access treatment tables provide at-a-glance solutions to common behavior problems.
- Useful appendices include treatment protocols as well as the drug information and dosages that make effective prescribing easy.
Aimed squarely at Veterinary Practitioners in small animal companion practices (approximately 55,000)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Preface
- About the editors
- Contributors
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- 1. Behavioral medicine and the general practitioner
- Behavioral medicine is the standard of care
- Behavioral training for the veterinary care team
- Providing behavioral services in practice
- The team approach to behavioral medicine
- The economics of providing behavioral services
- Conclusion
- References
- Recommended reading
- 2. Developmental, social, and, communicative behavior
- Introduction
- Canine development
- Canine social behavior and communication
- Canine senses and their role in communication
- Communication concepts and body language signals
- Behavior patterns
- Feline development
- Social behavior and communication in cats
- Feline senses
- Communication concepts and body language signals
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 3. Pet selection and the genetics of behavior
- Pet selection
- Behavioral genetics
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- Internet (web) resources
- 4. Pets and the family dynamic
- Introduction
- Considerations when selecting a dog for a family with children
- Preparing pets and children to live together
- Preparing a puppy for a child in the home
- Preparing a kitten for a child in the home
- Preparing an adult dog for a child in the home
- Preparing an adult cat for a child in the home
- Introducing the baby to the pets
- Interactions change as the child grows
- Nonfamily dogs
- Final thoughts
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 5. Prevention: The best medicine
- Introduction
- Setting the pet up for success
- Working with new puppies and kittens – the team approach
- Socialization
- Puppy class and kitty kindergarten
- Foundational concepts for pet parent education
- Environmental enrichment
- Play
- Handling and restraint
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 6. All body systems affect behavior
- Introduction
- Is it physical or behavioral? Often, it is both!
- Specific body systems and their contribution to behavioral clinical signs
- Medications that can cause behavioral side effects
- Pain and its effects on behavior
- Assessing chronic pain
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 7. Physiologic stress and its effect on health and welfare
- Introduction
- What is stress?
- How stress and behavior affect physical and mental health
- Direct effects of behavior on health
- Stress and behavioral health
- Stress management
- Conclusion
- References
- Reading and resources
- 8. The effects of aging on behavior in senior pets
- Introduction
- Age-related changes in cognition and behavior
- Epidemiology of behavior problems in senior pets
- Cognitive dysfunction syndrome
- Approach to the senior pet appointment
- Neuropathology of brain aging
- Threshold theory of behavior change
- Causes of senior pet behavior problems
- The role of stress in health and behavior
- Diagnosis of behavior problems in senior pets
- Diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction syndrome
- Behavior problems of senior pets
- Treatment of common behavior problems in senior pets
- Treatment of cognitive dysfunction
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 9. Approach to the diagnosis and treatment
- Introduction
- Differing perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral changes
- Causes of behavioral pathology
- The threshold theory of behavior change
- Undesirable and pathologic behavior
- Steps for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
- Gathering history
- Treatment
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 10. Behavioral treatment techniques, behavior modification, and learning theory
- Introduction
- Foundational concepts
- Behavior modification techniques and protocols
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 11. Pharmacologic intervention in behavioral therapy
- Introduction
- Evidence-based medicine and veterinary behavioral and psychiatric pharmacology
- Considerations before prescribing
- Factors specific to psychotropic medications
- When should a medication be added to the behavioral treatment plan?
- Classification and selection of psychotropic medications
- Main classes of psychotropic medications
- Psychotropic medications and P450 enzyme inhibition
- Serotonin syndrome
- Combination/augmentation therapy
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 12. Treatment – integrative medicine
- What is integrative medicine?
- Is integrative medicine safer and more effective?
- Dietary supplementation
- Herbal therapy (phytotherapy) and nutraceuticals
- Veterinary nutraceuticals and therapeutic supplements
- Pheromone therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Homeopathy
- Bach flower remedies
- Acupuncture
- Therapeutic touch
- Magnetic field therapy
- Veterinary chiropractic
- Vibrational therapy
- Music therapy
- Pressure garments
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 13. Feeding and diet-related problems
- Introduction
- Normal ingestive behavior
- The impact of feeding strategy and diet on welfare
- The physiological influence of diet on behavior
- Dietary ingredients and behavior
- Commercial diets with efficacy in behavioral medicine
- Diagnosis of diet-related behavior problems
- Treatment of diet-related behavior problems
- Prevention of diet-related behavior problems
- Ingestive behavior problems
- References
- Recommended reading
- 14. Fears, phobias, and anxiety disorders
- Introduction
- Clinical presentations of fear-induced behaviors: Sensitivity, fear, anxiety, and phobia
- Diagnoses related to fear, anxiety, and phobia
- Neurobiology of fear: The stress response
- Neuroanatomy of fear
- Development of fearful behavior
- Ontogeny of fear
- Clinical signs associated with fear, phobia, and anxiety in pets
- Prevention
- Foundational treatment concepts
- Prognosis
- Fear of people
- Fear of animals
- Fear of places
- Prevention
- Conclusion
- References
- 15. Noise aversion
- Introduction
- Diagnosis and potential outcomes
- Management
- Treatment
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 16. Reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in veterinary clinics
- The problem with the status quo
- Fear, anxiety, stress, conflict, panic, phobia, pain, and nausea
- Hospital strategies to maximize patient comfort and safety
- At-home preappointment preparation
- Crates, carriers, and car rides
- Hospital flow and location setup
- The animal centric approach
- Cooperative care for the fearful pet
- Scheduling technician/nurse sessions as a value-added service
- Managing fearful and aggressive pets
- Pharmacologic management of fearful and aggressive pets
- Home care instructions
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 17. Separation-related disorders
- Introduction
- Prevalence
- Precipitating factors
- Prevention
- Diagnosis and potential outcomes
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Help the pet parent understand
- Management
- Behavior modification
- Medication
- Conclusion
- Handout
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 18. Abnormal repetitive behaviors: Stereotypies and compulsive disorders
- Introduction
- Problem overview
- Pathogenesis of repetitive disorders
- Pathophysiology of repetitive disorders
- Prevention
- Diagnosis and potential outcomes
- Management
- Treatment
- Specific repetitive behaviors
- Repetitive disorders with neurological and locomotor signs
- Repetitive disorders with oral or ingestive signs
- Psychogenic polydipsia
- Repetitive disorders involving excessive grooming and/or self-trauma
- Hyperesthesia in dogs and cats
- Prognosis
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 19. Unruly and destructive behaviors – canine
- Introduction
- Approach to diagnosis and treatment in general practice
- Jumping on people
- Stealing and trash raiding
- Getting on furniture
- Pulling/forging ahead on lead
- Excessive barking
- Unruliness
- Destructive behaviors
- Digging
- Nocturnal activity
- Conclusion
- References
- Resources and recommended reading
- 20. Unruly and destructive behaviors – feline
- Introduction
- General behavior modification principles
- Destructive behavior
- Jumping on counters and climbing
- Excessive nocturnal activity in cats
- Excessive vocalization
- Conclusion
- References
- Recommended reading and resources
- 21. House soiling – canine
- Introduction
- The importance of preventive counseling
- Problem overview
- Troubleshooting house training
- Signaling
- Challenging circumstances
- Crate soiling
- House soiling related to physical conditions
- House soiling secondary to fear or anxiety
- Marking
- The geriatric patient
- Conclusion
- References
- Recommended reading
- 22. House soiling – feline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Normal feline elimination behavior and preferences
- Etiology and predisposing factors
- Prevention
- Diagnoses
- Treatment
- Approach to diagnosis and treatment in general practice
- First appointment
- Second appointment
- Third appointment
- Medications and supplements
- Prognosis
- Conclusions
- References
- Recommended reading and resources
- 23. Canine aggression
- Introduction
- Normal canine behavior
- The body language of aggression
- Pathology of aggression
- Learning and aggression
- Prevalence
- Etiology and predisposing factors
- Prevention
- Approach to diagnosis and treatment in general practice
- Categories of diagnoses
- Aggression qualifiers
- Prognosis
- Treatment essentials
- Treatment specifics
- Aggression to familiar and unfamiliar adults (pain, FASCP)
- Aggression on walks
- Possessive aggression
- Play aggression or undesirable play behavior
- Interdog aggression
- Maternal aggression
- Medications
- Diet and supplements
- References
- Recommended reading
- 24. Feline aggression
- Introduction
- Normal feline behavior
- The body language of aggression
- Learning and aggression
- Prevalence
- Etiology and predisposing factors
- Prevention
- Approach to diagnosis and treatment in general practice
- History
- Assessment of overall health and wellness
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Behavior modification
- Conclusion
- References
- Recommended reading
- 25. The psychobiological approach to problem behavior assessment
- What is a behavioral diagnosis?
- Approaches used in clinical animal behavior
- Behavioral problems as functional states and the importance of impulsivity
- Impulsivity
- Frustration
- Positive and negative activation
- Other behavior scales
- Conclusion
- References
- Recommended reading
- Appendix A Behavior resources
- Appendix B Medication dosages
- Appendix C Resources for veterinarians
- Forms and handouts
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: February 15, 2023
- Imprint: Saunders Ltd.
- No. of pages: 568
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702082146
- eBook ISBN: 9780702082153
GL
Gary Landsberg
Affiliations and expertise
Vice President, CanCog Inc., Head of Fear Free ResearchLA
Lowell Ackerman
Affiliations and expertise
Westborough, MA, USARead Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat on ScienceDirect