BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine, 2nd edition Edited by: Debra Horwitz and Daniel Mills The importance of animal behaviour and psychological well-being is increasingly being recognised in the veterinary profession. Safeguarding the pet-owner relationship and assisting owners in gaining a deeper understanding of their companion animals is an integral part of modern veterinary practice. New edition designed to be even more practical and user-friendly Shelter medicine included International authors Client handouts and questionnaires included on a CD

Contents
Medical and metabolic influences on behavioural disorders; Behavioural medicine as an integral part of veterinary practice; Basic requirements for good behavioural health and welfare in dogs; Basic requirements for good behavioural health and welfare in cats; Training and learning protocols; Preventive behavioural medicine for dogs; Preventive behavioural medicine for cats; Management problems in dogs; Management problems in cats; House soiling by dogs; House soiling by cats; Behaviour problems in the senior pet; Stress in veterinary behavioural medicine; Separation-related problems in dogs and cats; Sound sensitivities; Situational sensitivities; Aggression toward familiar people and animals; Aggression toward unfamiliar people and animals; Aggression in cats; Repetitive and compulsive behaviour in dogs and cats; Pharmacology and pheromone therapy; Complementary therapies; Managing and rehoming the rescue dog and cat; Glossary; Appendix; Index. Plus an additional CD with client handouts and questionnaires.

Contributors
Melissa Bain, USA; Jon Bowen, UK; Rachel Casey, UK; Claire Corridan, UK; Sharon L. Crowell-Davies, USA; Sagi Denenberg, Canada; Jaume Fatjó, Spain; Sarah Heath, UK; Debra F. Horwitz, USA; Katherine A. Houpt, USA; Wayne Hunthausen, USA; Hildegard Jung, Germany; Tiny De Keuster, Belgium; Gary M. Landsberg, Canada; Emily D. Levine, USA; Ellen Lindell, USA; Samantha Lindley, UK; Andrew U. Luescher, USA; Daniel S. Mills, UK; Jacqueline C. Neilson, USA; Lorella Notari, Italy; Clara Palestrini, Italy; Irene Rochlitz, UK; Sheila Segurson, USA; Kersti Seksel, Australia; Kendal Shepherd, UK.
 

What they say:

“…The presentation, the format, the illustrations and cover pictures are all very pleasing...very practical...uniformity in style and presentation...the CD accompanying the manual is also a very useful tool and compliments the manual very well...this second edition is particularly neat and is certainly a "must" for all veterinarians, not only those specialising in behaviour problems…” European Journal of Companion Animal Practice

"...should be considered essential reading for veterinary students, student nurses and those taking allied courses as well as being present on every veterinary practice bookshelf..."  Journal of Small Animal Practice

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