Product Description

An easy-to-use, quick-reference text full of practical advice on how to handle behavioral problems in the practice situation. You'll find helpful practice tips such as tips on running puppy classes, guidelines for breeders, and guidelines for new owners.

Discussions of canine behavioral problems include: aggression; fears, phobias and anxieties; elimination problems; training issues; and geriatric behavior issues. Feline behavioral problems include: aggression; fears, phobias and anxieties; elimination problems; grooming problems; bonding problems; and geriatric behavior issues. There's also a helpful appendix on drug dosages for behavior-related medications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #153098 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

The European Journal of Companion Animal Practice; Jan 06; Dr. Tiny De Keuster
This book is an excellent and practical guide for the veterinary practitioner.

From the Publisher
This new book is suitable for the whole veterinary team, for whom animals presenting with behavioural problems can be a daily recurring problem. It offes practical advice on the best approach to control and treat the animal, as well as giving guidance to the veterinary nurse on how to advise owners on various aspects of pet behaviour problems.A well-known specialist in the field of small animal behaviour therapy, Sarah Heath here presents practical advice on immediate, effective methods for dealing with problem animals. Aimed specifically at the practice situation, the strength of this book lies in its clear, straightforward approach. The focus is on non-invasive measures, such as behavioural counselling and retraining, rather than the use of drugs or more controversial techniques.

About the Author
MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon and specialist in behaviour problems, Chester, UK