Veterinary Psychiatry of the Dog Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavioral Disorders

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Synopsis

This richly illustrated textbook delivers a functional vision of dog behaviors. Daily applicable, it offers practical solutions for canine behavioral care with a consistently medical approach to disorders. Readers find a thorough introduction to factors influencing behavior, the canine neuroanatomy and physiology, psychopathologies, as well as treatment options. Drawing on the latest studies in neuroscience, ethology, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as the clinical experience of its expert authors, this guide is both comprehensive and accessible. Multiple clinical case studies illustrate and support presented details on medication and therapies.Behavioral pathology is one of the main challenges in veterinary medicine. Not only are they a cause of suffering for the animal, but they can also affect the quality of the relationship with the pet owners or pose a danger to society. Hence, treatment of these behavioral disorders requires an integrative approach to canine healthand well-being.The book's easy-to-access and descriptive structure allows many audiences to understand a subject area that is all too often considered complex. It addresses veterinary students, practitioners, and future expert veterinarians seeking approach to deep knowledge, as well as all other dog professionals curious to discover a complementary view with respect for the animal and owner.

Book details

Edition:: 2024
Author:: Sylvia Masson, Stéphane Bleuer-Elsner, Gérard Muller, Tiphaine Medam, Jasmine Chevallier, Emmanuel Gaultier
ISBN:: 9783031530128
Related ISBNs:: 9783031530111
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Pages:: N/A
Reading age:: Not specified
Includes images:: Yes
Date of addition:: 2024-09-25
Usage restrictions:: Copyright
Copyright by:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Categories:: Animals, Medicine, Nonfiction, Science