Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats

Solve potential behaviour problems before they arise with this practical guide.

Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats offers a practical, easy-to-read manual on effective interventions to avoid behaviour problems. Written to support veterinarians and staff, this guide supplies concrete recommendations to use in veterinary clinics and the home environment. The book emphasises learning theory, animal body language, and normal puppy and kitten development, and discusses shelter animals and their unique needs.

The book includes chapters on the veterinary clinic environment and ways to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress associated with medical care. It also covers how to recognise problem behaviours, pet selection, and important information about kids and pets.

Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats provides:

• Knowledge and tools for client education, environmental management, and prevention
• Detailed discussion of topics including body language, basic learning theory, and specific strategies for particular animals
• Advice on how to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in the veterinary clinic

Veterinary Guide to Preventing Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats is an ideal reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary staff and trainers, and veterinary students.