Full Description
Behaviour problems are a significant cause of companion animal relinquishment and euthanasia. This book provides up to date information about animal behaviour as well as practical advice on how veterinary practice professionals can manage undesirable animal behaviour and give down to earth, appropriate and trusted advice to owners. This book: · Covers the important aspects of behaviour in dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents, parrots and birds, as well as how this behaviour has adapted to the domestic environment. · Discusses the role of the veterinary practice in improving the emotional experience of animals attending the veterinary practice, including practice design, socialisation classes for young animals and effective communication with owners. · Covers the clinical decision-making process in managing the signs of undesirable behaviour, appropriately handling pets in the practice to minimise distress, as well as: behavioural first aid, referral to a specialist, medical influences on behaviour and decisions about euthanasia. This practical and accessible book gives all the essential information needed by veterinary professionals in order to advise clients on the behaviour and well-being of animals in their care.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction. Helen Zulch. Part I: The Influence of the Domestic Environment on Behaviour Chapter 2: Dog Behaviour. David Ryan. Chapter 3: Cat Behaviour. Jon Bowen. Chapter 4: Rabbit and Rodent Behaviour. Anne McBride and Emma Lightfoot. Chapter 5: Parrot Behaviour. Clare Wilson. Part II: The Veterinary Practice Role in Preventing Behaviour Problems Chapter 6: The Role of the Practice Environment. Caroline Bower. Chapter 7: The Role of the Practice Staff. Francesca Riccomini and Claire Hargrave. Chapter 8: What Every Puppy Owner Should Know. David Appleby. Chapter 9: What Every Kitten Owner Should Know. Jon Bowen. Chapter 10: What Every Rabbit and Rodent Owner Should Know. Emma Lightfoot and Anne McBride. Chapter 11: What Every Parrot Owner Should Know. Clare Wilson. Chapter 12: Running Puppy Parties and Kitten Evenings. Emily Blackwell. Part III: Behavioural First Aid Chapter 13: Identifying Problems. Amanda L. Roshier. Chapter 14: Appropriate Handling of Challenging Patients. Stephanie Hedges. Chapter 15: Considering Medical Influences on Behaviour. Helen Zulch. Chapter 16: Making the Decision Whether to Treat, Rehome or Euthanase. Julie Bedford. Chapter 17: First-Aid Advice for Common Behavioural Signs: Dogs. Caroline Warnes. Chapter 18: First Aid Advice for Common Behavioural Signs: Cats. Trudi Atkinson. Chapter 19: First Aid Advice for Common Behavioural Signs: Rabbits and Rodents. Emma Lightfoot and Anne McBride. Chapter 20: First Aid Advice for Common Behavioural Signs: Parrots. Clare Wilson. Chapter 21: Arranging Referral: Who To and When. Trudi Atkinson. Chapter 22: The Role of the Referring Vet in Case Management. Emma Brown.
