The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats

1st Edition - July 10, 2023
Author: Jacqueline Ley
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats introduces veterinary behavioral medicine and veterinary psychiatry using the domestic cat as its model. This book combines the most up-to-dat… Read more

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The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats introduces veterinary behavioral medicine and veterinary psychiatry using the domestic cat as its model. This book combines the most up-to-date understanding of biology of this beloved, revered and often maligned species with learnings from the fields of normal and abnormal psychology. Written by a leading expert in feline behavior, this book begins by assessing “normal” factors of feline behavior, from neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, cognitive and social abilities. Delving into psychiatry, it then discusses mental health disorders, hindered development, and trauma. Psychopharmacology, including medications and supplements, are also explained.

The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats finishes with a comprehensive view of feline welfare management, how to treat cats humanely and how to house them responsibly given their behaviors. This is an ideal resource for feline behavioral specialists, veterinarians and domestic animal researchers and practitioners, including veterinary technicians, students and even feline owners.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Chapter 1. Describing the cat
Chapter 1.1. Biology
1.1.1. Predator and prey
1.1.2. Special senses
Chapter 1.2. Life stages
1.2.1. Kittenhood
1.2.2. Juvenile (7w–sexual maturity)
1.2.3. Adolescence (sexual maturity–social maturity)
1.2.4. Adulthood
1.2.5. Old age
Chapter 1.3. Behaviours
1.3.1. Territory and home range
1.3.2. Self-care
1.3.3. Play
1.3.4. Communication
1.3.5. Reproduction
1.3.6. Social or not
Chapter 1.4. Origins
1.4.1. Wild cats to house cats
1.4.2. Genetics and breeds
1.4.3. Summing up
Chapter 2. Neurology
Chapter 2.1. Gross and functional anatomy of the feline brain
2.1.1. Prosencephalon
2.1.2. Midbrain
2.1.3. Hindbrain
Chapter 2.2. Limbic system
2.2.1. Amygdala
2.2.2. Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)
2.2.3. Hippocampus
2.2.4. Hypothalamus
2.2.5. Thalamus
2.2.6. Limbic connections to other structures
2.2.7. Functions of the limbic system
2.2.8. The advanced limbic system
Chapter 2.3. The microscopic central nervous system: CNS cells, synapses, neurotransmitters and neuroreceptors
2.3.1. Cells of the central nervous system
2.3.2. The chemical synapse
2.3.3. Neurotransmitters and neuroreceptors
2.3.4. Serotonin
2.3.5. Noradrenaline
2.3.6. Dopamine
2.3.7. GABA
2.3.8. Glutamate
2.3.9. Neurotransmitters to learning
Chapter 3. Introduction to psychology
Chapter 3.1. Sensory Coding, Perception and Attention
3.1.1. Sensory Coding
3.1.2. Perception
3.1.3. Attention
Chapter 3.2. Memory
3.2.1. Making memories
3.2.2. Memories are classified by the type of information remembered
3.2.3. Memories and emotions and the senses
3.2.4. Does all this apply to cat?
Chapter 3.3. Learning and cognition
3.3.1. What is learning?
3.3.2. Learning theory
3.3.3. Cognitive functions
Chapter 3.4. Emotions
3.4.1. What is an emotion?
3.4.2. The function of emotions
3.4.3. How many emotions?
3.4.4. Emotions defined
3.4.5. Learning and emotions
Chapter 3.5. Psychopathology
3.5.1. Psychopathology in animals, in particular cats
Chapter 4. What cats need
Chapter 4.1. What a cat needs
4.1.1. Assessing the needs of cats
4.1.2. Behaviour and relinquishment
Chapter 4.2. Normal behaviours that are problems for people
4.2.1. Climbing
4.2.2. Early morning activity
4.2.3. Fighting between cats
4.2.4. House soiling
4.2.5. Hunting
4.2.6. Hunting people (play aggression)
4.2.7. Marking
4.2.8. Reproductive behaviour
4.2.9. Sitting on electronics
Chapter 5. Mental health problems of cats
Chapter 5.1. The behaviour consultation
5.1.1. History and anamnesis
5.1.2. Observation
5.1.3. Diagnosis
5.1.4. Treatment
5.1.5. Final words
Chapter 5.2. A word about self care
Chapter 5.3. Psychopharmacology
5.3.1. Using medications
5.3.2. Medications and the feline drug metabolism
5.3.3. Cytochrome P450 enzyme systems
5.3.4. Medications
5.3.5. Alternative therapeutics
Chapter 5.4. Behavioural problems of cats
5.4.1. Veterinary behavioural medicine diagnoses
5.4.2. Anxiety disorders
5.4.3. Abnormal repetitive behaviours
5.4.4. Feline dementia
Index

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