| ISBN13: | 9780323905411 |
| ISBN10: | 0323905412 |
| Kötéstípus: | Puhakötés |
| Terjedelem: | 244 oldal |
| Méret: | 235x191 mm |
| Súly: | 450 g |
| Nyelv: | angol |
| Illusztrációk: | 75 illustrations (50 in full color) |
| 619 |
The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats
EUR 131.00
Kattintson ide a feliratkozáshoz
The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats introduces veterinary behavioral medicine and veterinary psychiatry using the domestic cat as its model. This book combines the most up-to-date understanding of biology of this beloved, revered and often maligned species with learnings from the fields of normal and abnormal psychology. Written by a leading expert in feline behavior, this book begins by assessing "normal factors of feline behavior, from neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, cognitive and social abilities. Delving into psychiatry, it then discusses mental health disorders, hindered development, and trauma. Psychopharmacology, including medications and supplements, are also explained.
The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats finishes with a comprehensive view of feline welfare management, how to treat cats humanely and how to house them responsibly given their behaviors. This is an ideal resource for feline behavioral specialists, veterinarians and domestic animal researchers and practitioners, including veterinary technicians, students and even feline owners.
- Examines and explains normal versus abnormal feline psychology and its effects on a cat's behaviors
- Addresses signs of feline psychiatric disorders, diagnoses and treatments
- Discusses medications and supplements to prevent, curve or care for feline behavioral issues
1. The normal cat psychology affective neuroscience cognitive abilities neuroendocrinology neuroanatomy 2. Normal Cat behaviour ethogram development sensory abilities learning social behaviour 3. Meeting the environmental needs of the companion cat housed cats multi cat households 4. Feline Psychiatry - theory, signs of the disorders, diagnosis, treatment mental ill health - anxiety disorders, aggression, house soiling, overgrooming developmental disorders trauma psychodermatology 5. Psychopharmacology 6. The what and the why 7. Medications - SSRI, TCA, SNRI, alpha antagonists, Benzodiazepines, Neuroleptics 8. Supplements - Alpha casozepine, L-theanine 9. Welfare of cats managing populations trap neuter release shelter populations