Behavior

As applied to animals, the terms anxieties, fears and phobias refer to a continuum.

Aggression is the most common problem behavior of dogs, comprising about 70% of canine cases presented to behavior clinics.

"A lonely dilemma descends on a people when they are separated from the elemental processes of nature, for we are all integral parts of one interdependent, interrelated, and remarkable community." (Bustad, 1988)

Family veterinarians are expected to be all-around authorities on dogs and cats from the standpoint of physiology, pathophysiology, problem behaviors and even interesting tidbits of canine and feline behavior.

As a veterinarian who serves clients owning a dog, there are two issues to be concerned with that involve dog bite law.

Many people working in the health professions wish to somehow incorporate animal-assisted activities or therapy into their work, either in the workplace or as an occasional activity.

Elderly people and others who are vulnerable due to disabilities potentially can benefit the most from canine companionship.

Wherever a veterinary practice may be established, issues concerning animals arise in the community.

Despite the fact that cats are known for their fastidious eliminative behavior, problem elimination, especially urination, is the most frequent category of behavioral problems in feline practice.

This problem may relate to one of several causes as well as breed dispositions.

Unfortunately, anyone can call himself or herself an animal behaviorist.

Expert discussion on cognitive dysfunction syndrome and therapy options, including S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)

Behavior is an important piece of the fabric of veterinary medicine. We need to be knowledgeable about the effects of behavior on a patient's welfare, stress levels, and medical problems and on the human-animal bond.

In this video, Dr. Shull discusses listening to clients' concerns about their overactive pets, plus offers advice for clients whose dogs pull on their leashes.

For the young puppy, the purpose of micturition and defecation is to rid the body of wastes.

Canine and feline behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

Separation anxiety is a distressing behavior problem with serious consequences for the owner as well as the pet.

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.

What produces stable social groups with little to no overt aggression and high levels of affiliative behavior?

Canine behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

Behavioral practice requires many components.

Most avian practitioners and many owners understand the importance of yearly physical examination for disease prevention and care of the physical health of the bird.

How SRIs, SSRIs, SNRIs, and TCAs can help treat behavior problems in animals.

Benzodiazepines facilitate GABA in the CNS by binding to GABA-A receptors.

Feline behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.