Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff

Name: Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff
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Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff provides a comprehensive overview of animal behaviour, focusing on the unique settings of animal shelters. It explores how recognising and understanding behaviour can enhance animal welfare and improve the adoption process. This book is an informative resource for those working in shelters and veterinary care, offering practical insights on managing behaviour issues in a compassionate and effective manner.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the complex behaviours of animals in shelter environments, focusing on enhancing the welfare and management of these animals. Ideal for shelter veterinarians, staff, or anyone involved in animal care, it provides valuable insights into behavioural assessments and interventions.

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff

Preceded by: Animal behavior for shelter veterinarians and staff / editors, Emily Weiss, Heather Mohan-Gibbons, Stephen Zawistowski. 2015.

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A comprehensive resource to understand the behavioural considerations for intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff provides readers with comprehensive information addressing the behaviour of both animals and humans associated with the intake, management, and rehoming of dogs and cats. To aid in practical application, the book covers specific behaviour considerations in both dogs and cats. Topics are separated by animal to allow for easy accessibility by professionals who are actively working in the field.

Sample topics covered within the book include:

The behaviour issues that are a common cause of pet relinquishment
Behavioural assessment, behaviour modification, the integration of behavioural well-being into sheltering
Welfare assessment, psychopharmacology, safety net programs, and caring for animals during long-term legal holds
Equine care and caring for small mammals

Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff is a must-have reference for evidence-based practical tips, techniques, and protocols for everyday use in animal shelters by shelter volunteers and staff, as well as professional trainers, behaviourists, and veterinarians working with shelters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119618478

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

Edited by Brian A. DiGangi
Edited by Victoria A. Cussen
Edited by Pamela J. Reid
Edited by Kristen A. Collins

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 704

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About the Author

Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) is Senior Director of Shelter Medicine for the ASPCA and is based in Gainesville, FL, USA.

Victoria A. Cussen, PhD, CAAB is Senior Director of Applied Behavior Research for the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Seattle, WA, USA.

Pamela J. Reid, PhD, CAAB is Vice President of the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team and is based in Hendersonville, NC, USA.

Kristen A. Collins, MS, ACAAB is Vice President of Rehabilitation Services at the ASPCA and is based in Mars Hill, NC, USA.