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A
Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs)
in dogs and cats, 543–564
compulsive disorders, 549–554. See also Compulsive disorders, in dogs and cats
evaluation of, 559–560
introduction, 543–545
management of, 555–559
adjustment in, 559–560
environmental modification in, 558–559
nonpharmacologic, 556–559
pharmacologic, 555–556
nature of problem, 545
OCDs, 547–548
recognizing/diagnosing of, 554–555
recurrence of, 559–560
stereotypies, 545–547
functions of, 546–547
neurobiology of, 547
terminology related to, 544
Acral lick dermatitis
in dogs and cats, 551–552
Adolescent behavior wellness appointments, 388–389
Aggression
canine
human-directed, 599–628
behavioral causes of, 610–622
conflict aggression, 618–619
fear aggression, 610–617
impulsive behavior, 622
play aggression, 621
possessive aggression, 619
predatory aggression, 621–622
redirected aggression, 620–621
territorial aggression, 619–620
diagnosis of, 600–602
management of, 603–610
cessation in, 623–625
monitoring of, 623
prevention of
clinician's role in, 625
prognosis for, 602–603
introduction, 599–600
Aggression (continued)
feline
toward family members, 581–597
assessment of, 586
basic information, 586
environmental information, 586
household pet information, 586
human family members and visitors, 586
incident information, 586
owner's role in, 586–587
auditory, 583–584
causes of, 587–589
communication related to, 582
domestication and, 582
early socialization in, 582
gathering information related to, 584–585
genetics in, 582
normal behavior related to, 582–584
prevention of, 593–594
relevance of, 581
social hierarchies and, 584
tactile, 584
treatment of, 589–593
visual, 583
intercat, 565–579. See also Intercat aggression
Anxiety disorders
recognizing behavioral signs of
in cats, 509
in dogs, 508–509
ARBs. See Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs)
B
Behavior(s)
disease-related pain effects on, 507–524. See also Pain, disease-related, recognizing behavioral signs of
genetics and, 483–505. See also Genetic(s), behavioral
heritableness of, 489–493
molecular approaches to, 492–493
normal
aggression and, 582–584
quantitative approaches to, 489–492
stress effects on, 525–541. See also Stress, health and behavior effects of
Behavior modification
common sense strategies, 401–426. See also Common sense behavior modification
Behavioral problems
medical problems–related, 382–383
triaging of, 381–382
Behavioral triage, 379–399
for behavioral problems, 381–382
human–animal bond, 379–380
integration into general practice, 383–391
adolescent behavior wellness appointments, 388–389
benefits of, 383–384
creating pet-friendly veterinary practice, 384–385
first appointment, 385–388
incorporating behavioral questions into standard history taking, 385
intervention behavior services, 389–391
preventive behavior services, 389
senior behavior wellness appointments, 389
introduction, 379–381
pet relinquishment in, 380–381
resources related to, 397–398
team members in
defining roles of, 391–396
CAABs, 393
general practitioner, 392
qualified professional trainers, 394–396
veterinary behaviorist, 393
veterinary technician, 393–394
integration of, 396–397
Blanket and flank sucking
in Doberman Pinschers, 553–554
Body harnesses
in common sense behavior modification, 414–415
C
CAABs. See Certified applied animal behaviorists (CAABs)
Cat(s)
aggression among, 565–579. See also Intercat aggression
toward family members, 581–597. See also Aggression, feline, toward family members
anxiety disorders in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 509
ARBs in, 543–564. See also Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs), in dogs and cats
behavior of
providing species-appropriate information on
in common sense behavior modification, 402–403
body language of, 459–460
dental diseases and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 518
dermatologic diseases and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 517
endocrine diseases in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 517–518
enrichment in the home for, 427–435. See also Enrichment, in the home, for cats
free-living
social structure of, 566–567
gastrointestinal diseases and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 516
handling tools for, 473–478
Cat(s) (continued)
in the kennel environment
enrichment for, 442–446. See also Enrichment, in the kennel environment, for dogs and cats
multicat households, 567
neurologic disorders in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 512–513
nocturnal activity in
in common sense behavior modification, 424
osteoarthritis and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 519
palatable foods easily administered to, 463–464
urogenital disorders in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 513
wood sucking and pica in, 554
Certified applied animal behaviorists (CAABs)
defining roles of, 393
Chemical restraint
in pet-friendly veterinary practice, 466
Classical conditioning
defined, 404–405
Collar(s)
in common sense behavior modification, 412–413
types of, 412
Common sense behavior modification, 401–426
ancillary products in, 419–420
described, 417–419
environmental enrichment and exercise in, 420–421
general principles in, 409–421
how to get started, 409
medical diagnostics, 409–410
predictable interactions and consequences, 410–411
questions to ask, 409
reward-based training, 410–411
tools and products, 411–417
body harnesses, 414–415
collars, 412–413
crates and confinement tools, 415–417
leashes, 411–412
muzzles, 415
trigger stimuli avoidance, 410
introduction, 401–402
learning principles in, 403–409
constraints on learning, 403–404
implementation of, 408–409
terminology related to, 404–408
timing and selection of rewards, 408–409
problems related to, 421–424
basic underlying tenets–associated, 421–422
fear-based aggression toward unfamiliar dogs outside, 423
intraspecific aggression toward familiar dogs, 422–423
nocturnal activity in cats, 424
species-appropriate information on dog and cat behavior in, 402–403
Communication
feline aggression and, 582
Compulsive disorders
in dogs and cats, 549–554
acral lick dermatitis, 551–552
blanket and flank sucking in Doberman Pinschers, 553–554
self-injurious behaviors, 552–553
tail chasing and spinning behaviors, 550–551
wood sucking and pica in cats, 554
Confinement tools
in common sense behavior modification, 415–417
Conflict aggression
canine, 618–619
Counterconditioning
defined, 407–408
in pet-friendly veterinary practice, 462–463
Crate(s)
in common sense behavior modification, 415–417
D
Dental diseases
recognizing behavioral signs of
in dogs and cats, 518
Dermatitis
acral lick
in dogs and cats, 551–552
Dermatologic diseases
pain and
recognizing behavioral signs of, 516–517
in cats, 517
in dogs, 516–517
Desensitization
defined, 408
Doberman Pinschers
blanket and flank sucking in, 553–554
Dog(s)
aggression in
human-directed, 599–628. See also Aggression, canine, human-directed
anxiety disorders in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 508–509
ARBs in, 543–564. See also Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs), in dogs and cats
behavior of
providing species-appropriate information on
in common sense behavior modification, 402–403
blanket and flank sucking in, 553–554
body language of, 457–458
dental diseases and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 518
Dog(s) (continued)
dermatologic diseases and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 516–517
endocrine diseases in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 517
enrichment in home for, 436–442. See also Enrichment, in the home, for dogs
familiar
intraspecific aggression toward
in common sense behavior modification, 422–423
gastrointestinal diseases and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 514–516
handling tools in, 468–472
in the kennel environment
enrichment for, 442–446. See also Enrichment, in the kennel environment, for dogs and cats
neurologic disorders in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 511–512
osteoarthritis and pain in
recognizing behavioral signs of, 518–519
palatable foods easily administered to, 463
unfamiliar
fear-based aggression toward
in common sense behavior modification, 423
Drug dosage chart, 629–632
E
Endocrine diseases
recognizing behavioral signs of
in dogs and cats, 517–518
Enrichment
defined, 427
goals of, 427–428
in the home, 427–442
for cats, 428–435
ability to perform normal behaviors, 431–432
blocking access by other cats, 433
making a cat-friendly home, 428–435
outdoor environment–related, 432
privacy-related, 430–431
providing accessible and significant scratching places, 432–433
providing hiding places and vantage points, 433
providing outdoor toilets, 433–435
resources for, 430
space-related, 429–430
for dogs, 436–442
ability to express normal behaviors, 438
exercise and mental stimulation, 441
feeding-related, 439
freedom from fear and stress, 440
garden- or yard-related, 441–442
making a dog-friendly home, 436–442
mental stimulation via play, 438–439
space-related, 436–438
toilet facilities access, 439
training, 440–441
introduction, 427–428
in the kennel environment
for dogs and cats, 442–446
described, 442–443
ease of hygiene maintenance, 444
ease of management, 444
freedom from fear and stress, 444
personnel requirements, 444–446
provision for appropriate species-specific stimulation, 443–444
spatial requirements, 443
toileting facilities, 443
Environment
as factor in feline aggression, 586
Environmental enrichment
in common sense behavior modification, 420–421
Epigenetics
described, 496
Exercise
in common sense behavior modification, 420–421
Extinction
defined, 407
F
Fear aggression
canine, 610–617
Food
in common sense behavior modification, 420
in pet-friendly veterinary practice, 463
Free-living cats
social structure of, 566–567
G
Gastrointestinal diseases
pain associated with
recognizing behavioral signs of, 513–516
in cats, 516
in dogs, 514–516
Gastrointestinal system
stress effects on, 529–530
General practitioner
defining roles of, 392
Genetic(s)
behavioral, 483–505
epigenetics and, 496
future directions in, 496–498
genetic markers and canine studies, 494–495
Genetic(s) (continued)
genotype vs. phenotype, 484–486
introduction, 483–484
measuring behavior in, 486–489
in feline aggression, 582
Genetic markers
canine studies, 494–495
H
Head collars
in common sense behavior modification, 412–413
Health
stress effects on, 525–541. See also Stress, health and behavior effects of
Herbal supplements
in common sense behavior modification, 420
Home
dogs and cats in
enrichment for, 436–442. See also Enrichment, in the home
Human–animal bond
in behavioral triage, 379–380
I
Immune system
stress effects on, 529
Impulsive behavior
canine, 622
Integument
stress effects on, 530
Intercat aggression, 565–579
diagnosis of, 567–569
identification of, 567–569
introduction, 565–566
management of, 569–576
case example, 576
medications in, 574–576
punishment during social interventions in, 574
separation in
indications for, 572–573
not recommended, 570–571
prevention of, 577–578
prognosis for, 576–577
Intervention behavior services, 389–391
K
Kennel environment
dogs and cats in
enrichment for, 442–446. See also Enrichment, in the kennel environment, for dogs and cats
L
Leash(es)
in common sense behavior modification, 411–412
Low-stress handling
in veterinary practice
benefits of, 452
reasons for, 451–452
M
Medical problems
underlying behavioral issues related to, 382–383
Mental health
stress effects on, 530–532
Multicat households, 567
Muzzle(s)
in common sense behavior modification, 415
N
Negative reinforcement
defined, 406
Neurologic disorders
recognizing behavioral signs of, 510–513
in cats, 512–513
in dogs, 511–512
Nutraceuticals
in common sense behavior modification, 420
O
Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs)
in dogs and cats, 547–548
vs. stereotypies, 548–549
OCDs. See Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs)
Operant conditioning
defined, 405
Osteoarthritis
recognizing behavioral signs of, 518–519
in cats, 519
in dogs, 518–519
P
Pain
disease-related
recognizing behavioral signs of, 507–524
anxiety disorders
in cats, 509
in dogs, 508–509
dental diseases, 518
dermatologic diseases, 516–517
endocrine diseases, 517–518
gastrointestinal diseases, 513–516
in cats, 516
in dogs, 514–516
introduction, 507–508
neurologic disorders, 510–513
Pain (continued)
in cats, 512–513
in dogs, 511–512
osteoarthritis, 518–519
urogenital disorders
in cats, 513
Pet-friendly veterinary practice, 451–481
appropriate handling results in
terminology associated with patients with, 462
counterconditioning in, 462–463
environmental comfort in, 452–456
assessment for, 452, 455–456
maximizing, 452–455
foods in, 463–464
handler language and attitude toward patient in
assessment for, 456
handling strategy in, 452
creation of, 462
handling tools in, 466–478
for cats, 473–478
for dogs, 468–472
introduction, 451–452
low-stress handling in, 451–452
benefits of, 452
reasons for, 451–452
poor handling results in
terminology associated with patients with, 456
restraint in
chemical, 466
guidelines for, 465
safe and effective, 464–465
Pet relinquishment, 380–381
Pheromones
in common sense behavior modification, 419–420
Physical health
stress effects on, 528–530
Play aggression
canine, 621
Positive reinforcement
defined, 405–406
Possessive aggression
canine, 619
Predatory aggression
canine, 621–622
Preventive behavior services, 389
Punishment
defined, 406–407
Q
Qualified professional trainers
defining roles of, 394–396
R
Redirected aggression
canine, 620–621
Repetitive behaviors
abnormal. See Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARBs)
Reproductive system
stress effects on, 529
Restraint
in pet-friendly veterinary practice, 464–465. See also Pet-friendly veterinary practice, restraint in
Reward-based training
in common sense behavior modification, 410–411
S
Self-injurious behaviors
in dogs and cats, 552–553
Senior behavior wellness appointments, 389
Social health
stress effects on, 532
Socialization
early
in feline aggression, 582
Stereotypies
ARBs and
in dogs and cats, 545–547
vs. OCDs, 548–549
Stress
health and behavior effects of, 525–541
demands- and expectations-related, 535–536
introduction, 525–526
management of, 536–538
mental health, 530–532
physical health, 528–530
social health, 532
stress auditing and intervention management
principles of, 532–536
stress response assessment, 526–528
Stress responses
assessment of, 526–528
T
Tail chasing and spinning behaviors
in dogs and cats, 550–551
Territorial aggression
canine, 619–620
U
Urinary system
stress effects on, 529
Urogenital disorders
recognizing behavioral signs of
in cats, 513
V
Veterinary behaviorist
defining roles of, 393
Veterinary technician
defining roles of, 393–394
W
Wood sucking and pica
in cats, 554
