Benzodiazepines: pros and cons (Proceedings)
Used to treat anxiety and phobias in all species and treat behavioral disorders in which anxiety is a contributing factor.
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Compulsive disorder: a multi-species problem (Proceedings)
Compulsive behaviors seem abnormal because they are displayed out of context and are often repetitive, exaggerated or sustained.
Elimination Behavior Problems in dogs: the behavioral differential diagnosis (Proceedings)
There is probably not one simple answer to the how and why of separation anxiety!
The behavioral history: what do you need to know? (Proceedings)
How motivated are the owners to resolve the problem? (How much time, effort and money are they willing to put into treatment?)
Ethical dilemmas and legal issues in veterinary behavior cases (Proceedings)
That branch of veterinary medicine which deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems in non-human animals.
The lioness behind the chair: human-directed aggression in cats (Proceedings)
Play aggression is a common problem and more likely in young cats.
Treatment options for storm phobic dogs (Proceedings)
Often referred to as thunderphobia, but for many dogs other storm related stimuli are at least as, if not more important, than the sounds of thunder.
War and peace: intercat aggression (Proceedings)
Cats live in matrilineal colonies in which there is individual recognition, recognition of colony members vs. non-colony members, dominance hierarchies and extensive co-operative behavior.
Understanding rabbit behavior and preventing and treating behavior problems
If a pet rabbit frequently thumps, this indicates that the environment is too stimulating or threatening.
How to litter-box-train your pet rabbit (PDF)
Rabbits naturally prefer to have a specific site for elimination, so you can easily train your rabbit to eliminate in a litter box.
CVC Highlights: Dispelling the myth of the asocial cat
Contrary to popular belief, cats are not asocial creatures.