Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine (EPUB)

Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

This book, written by Elizabeth Stelow, serves as a valuable resource for veterinarians seeking practical and accessible guidance on managing behavior problems in cats.

Practical Guidance for Managing Feline Behavior Problems

The Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine provides streamlined access to concrete guidance for diagnosing, treating, and managing feline behavior issues. The book presents diagnostic plans organized by clinical sign, allowing veterinarians to quickly identify and address specific problems.

A key feature of the book is its comprehensive coverage of normal feline behavior, which helps veterinarians better understand and identify abnormal behaviors. The heart of the book is devoted to providing actionable advice on identifying, diagnosing, and treating specific behavior problems, including:

• Normal Feline Social Behavior: Body language, social communication, feline social structure, interactions with humans and other species, and social/behavioral development in kittens.
• Preventing Behavior Problems: Strategies for feeding, litter box availability and care, scratching options, toys, and grooming to prevent behavior issues.
• Elimination Problems: Differentiating between urine marking and toileting, determining underlying causes, and developing effective treatment plans.
• Senior Cats: Addressing feline cognitive decline, increased vocalization, sleep-wake cycle disturbances, disorientation, litterbox problems, and repetitive behaviors.

The book also covers the diagnostic process and treatment options for each problem, along with companion website resources, including client education handouts to enhance compliance and video clips depicting presenting complaints.

A Valuable Resource for Veterinarians

With its focused topical coverage of feline behavior, the Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine is an indispensable resource for any veterinarian seeing feline patients. The book provides easily accessible and understandable information, assisting through all stages of treatment.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: August 11, 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781119653219, 9781119652816