- UNIQUE! Focus on the prevention of behavior problems is found throughout the majority of the book to show clinicians how to incorporate behavioral considerations into general practice.
- Comprehensive, holistic care fusing the physical and psychological well-being of feline patients serves as a foundation for all content.
- International team of expert contributors provides in-depth, authoritative guidance using the most up-to-date information available.
- Updated information on preventive advice and treatment recommendations follows the guidelines set forth by the AAFP.
- Client handouts and behavior questionnaires in the book help vets clearly communicate with clients about their cat’s behavior.
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PART 1: Introduction 1. Why prevention and treatment of undesirable behavior matters 2. Approaches to feline behavior welfare PART 2: Normal feline behavior 3. Feline communication 4. Normal social behavior 5. Feline learning PART 3: Prevention of behavior problems: The cat at home 6. Pet selection 7. Providing appropriate healthcare 8. Providing appropriate behavioral care PART 4: Prevention of behavior problems: The cat at the practice 9. The Cat in the Veterinary Practice 10. The Cat in the Consulting Room 11. Housing cats in the veterinary practice PART 5: Interplay between behavior and disease 12. Stress as a risk factor for disease 13. Feline obesity 14. Acute Pain and Behavior 15. Chronic Pain and Behavior 16. Feline orofacial pain syndrome PART 6: Management and treatment of undesirable behaviors 17. Understanding the Cat's Emotion 18. Use of Pheromones in Feline Practice 19. Tools of the trade: Psychopharmacology and Nutrition PART 7: Approaching problem behavior within the veterinary practice 20. Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations 21. Handling the painful cat 22. Handling the challenging cat PART 8: Approaching problem behavior at home 23. Undesirable but normal behavior 24. House soiling problems 25. Behavior Problems of the Senior Cat 26. Inter-cat Conflict 27. Human-Directed Aggression in Cats