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Behavioural issues
Amid warnings from behaviourists that the COVID-19 lockdown period may lead to a rise in behavioural issues such as separation anxiety, BSAVA has created a new behavioural issues collection. This short collection draws together some of our existing content relating to the prevention, management and treatment of behavioural issues in cats and dogs.
Collection Contents
16 results
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Clinical conundrum
Consider the case of inter-cat aggression Author Lucy HoileLucy Hoile, Feline Behaviourist, presents a case of inter-cat aggression and explains how to resolve the situation.
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How to...
Help breeders produce resilient and sociable domestic pets Author Claire HargraveClaire Hargrave, an ASAB certificated clinical animal behaviourist and a member of, and honorary secretary to, the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians, explains how puppy and kitten breeders can best prepare their young charges for their new forever homes.
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Socialization and welfare
Breeding emotionally robust puppies Author John BonnerPuppies born in commercial breeding establishments can be properly socialized and be less likely to develop behavioural problems through a simple training programme in their crucial early weeks, welfare researchers were told in a Universities Federation for Animal Welfare online seminar held on 30 June. John Bonner reports…
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Management of behavioural disorders
BSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeAuthor Vicky HallsProblem’ behaviour in cats brought to the attention of veterinary surgeons is based on the individual owner’s subjective assessment and perception of what constitutes a problem. Many of the behaviours highlighted by owners will be normal for the species but are misinterpreted by the owner as being ‘bad’. This chapter looks at taking history, house soiling, urine spraying, aggression toward other cats, aggression toward people, anxiety/fear, excessive scratching of furniture, behavioural problems associated with old age, feline facial pheromones, psychotropic medication and when to refer.
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Pharmacology and pheromone therapy
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural MedicineAuthors: Sharon L. Crowell-Davies and Gary M. LandsbergPsychoactive substances can alter an animal’s motivation to engage in particular behaviours. Via this process, they can be a valuable adjunct to more traditional environmental management and behaviour modification programmes, but such interventions should never be used as the sole treatment modality. This chapter deals with practical aspects of administering psychoactive drugs and special considerations, commonly used classes of medication: actions and side effects.
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Preventive behavioural medicine for dogs
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural MedicineAuthor Wayne HunthausenThe importance of providing families with tools and information they need to raise their pets properly cannot be overemphasized. Puppies that are raised by educated owners are more likely to exhibit appropriate and acceptable behaviour, and less likely to develop behaviour problems. This chapter covers pre-selection advice, introducing the puppy into the household, preventing aggression, learning and rule setting, confinement training, housetraining, destructive behaviour, play-biting, jumping up, puppy socialization and training classes, veterinary visits.
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Separation-related problems in dogs and cats
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural MedicineAuthor Debra F. HorwitzA range of separation-related behaviour problems may occur in the partial or complete absence of a pet’s owner. These problems can have different underlying motivations, relating to factors such as fear, anxiety, over-attachment and lack of appropriate stimulation, and require different treatment interventions. The chapter deals with evaluation of the patient, differential diagnosis, treatment of separation-related behaviour problems, prognosis, follow-up, prevention of the problem.
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Behaviour
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Advanced Veterinary NursingAuthors: Trudi Atkinson and Francesca RiccominiOne of the most common reasons for relinquishment and euthanasia for otherwise healthy pets is behaviour which owners, or society, regard as problematic. Veterinary nurses are uniquely placed to make an impact on these distressing statistics as clients frequently feel more at ease with nursing staff, who they often perceive as being less intimidating than veterinary surgeons, and as being particulary interested in the general management of their animals. In addition, veterinary nurse-led clinics provide an ideal scenario in which to discuss the way a dog or cat actually copes with its environment, interacts with its owner or family group, and behaves towards unfamiliar individuals, human or animal, both inside and outside the home. This chapter advises on Common behavioural problems; Preventive measures; and Approach to behavioural problems.
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