Full Description
This richly illustrated textbook delivers a functional vision of dog behaviors. Daily applicable, it offers practical solutions for canine behavioral care with a consistently medical approach to disorders. Readers find a thorough introduction to factors influencing behavior, the canine neuroanatomy and physiology, psychopathologies, as well as treatment options. Drawing on the latest studies in neuroscience, ethology, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as the clinical experience of its expert authors, this guide is both comprehensive and accessible. Multiple clinical case studies illustrate and support presented details on medication and therapies.
Behavioral pathology is one of the main challenges in veterinary medicine. Not only are they a cause of suffering for the animal, but they can also affect the quality of the relationship with the pet owners or pose a danger to society. Hence, treatment of these behavioral disorders requires an integrative approach to canine healthand well-being.
The book's easy-to-access and descriptive structure allows many audiences to understand a subject area that is all too often considered complex. It addresses veterinary students, practitioners, and future expert veterinarians seeking approach to deep knowledge, as well as all other dog professionals curious to discover a complementary view with respect for the animal and owner.
Contents
Part I : Psychophysiology. The foundations of veterinary psychiatry.- Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the dog.- The main biological functions and the endocrinological mechanisms of behavior.- Brain development and ontogeny behaviors.- The notions of welfare and quality of life. Part II : Psychopathology. The architecture of the model.- Psychological states.- Fear axis disorders.- Self-control axis disorders.- Social integration axis Disorders.- Attachment axis disorders.- Communication disorders.- Essential psychiatric disorders.- Aging disorders.- The link between psychiatric and physical disorders.- Semiology in veterinary psychiatry.- Part III : Psychopharmacology. Introduction to psychopharmacology.- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).- Tricyclic antidepressants.- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).- Benzodiazepines.- Sympathicolytics.- Antiepileptic drugs.- Tetracyclic antidepressants or NaSSA.- Neuroleptics.- Miscellaneous psychotropic drugs.- Hormonal therapies.- Non-prescription treatments.-Part IV : Psychotherapy. Introduction to veterinary psychotherapy.- The practical application of veterinary psychotherapy.- The causes and consequences of care in veterinary facilities.- Veterinary psychiatry in the daily life of the general veterinarian practitioner.
