Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat

This is a comprehensive guide to understanding, preventing and treating common behaviour problems of the dog and cat. Written for the busy practicing veterinarian, the information is provided in a very easy to use format, utilising numerous tables and charts. This new edition has been completely revised and includes new chapters on pain management, alternative therapy, French approach to behaviour problems in dogs and canine and feline behavioural development. An accompanying CD includes numerous behaviour forms and client handouts.

• The behavior book of choice for busy veterinarians, offering the best course of treatment for behavior problems.
• Easily-accessible treatment tables provide at-a-glance solutions to common behavior problems.
• Background information shows how problems arise and how they can be prevented.
• Useful appendix on drug information and dosages makes effective prescribing easy.
• Guides the reader through the diagnostic process.
• Provides a clear understanding of behavior modification techniques as well as the use of products, drugs, pheromones, surgery, diet and alternative therapies.
• Explores the rapidly growing and advancing field of behavioral geriatrics including new therapeutic approaches for cognitive decline.
• Treatment protocols are provided in a separate appendix and are referred to throughout the text discussions where relevant.

Gary Landsberg, DVM, Dip ACVB, Doncaster Animal Clinic, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada; Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, Animal Behaviour Consultations, Westwood, Kansas, USA; and Lowell Ackerman, DVM, PhD, Dip ACVD, Pet Health Initiative, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA