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Feline Behavior and Welfare provides current and updated information for the veterinary practitioner regarding normal feline behavior and problem behavior. It includes solid background on feline ethology as well as practical information on preventing, diagnosing, managing and treating the most common feline behavior problems. Written by noted experts in the field of behavior and welfare, the book covers normal behaviors, prevention of feline behavior problems, and treatment of feline behavior problems. It presents cats as unique reflections of their nearest ancestor and explains how the nature of feline behavior poses problems when we confine cats to our homes.
Preventive strategies are presented in clear and practical terms, with problem behaviors covered in an easy to reference style so that clinicians can readily locate answers to some of clients most frequently asked questions. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone working with cats.
List of contents
Introduction - The cat its history, domestication, evolution, changing role in society, etc
Kersti SekselSection 1: Normal Feline Behavior
1. Senses and Communication
Wailani Sung2. Ontogeny and Development of Behavior
Goncalo Da Graca Pereira3. Social Behavior
Kelly C. Ballantyne4. Reproductive Behavior
Amy Pike and Meaghan Ropski5. Feeding and Drinking Behavior
Diane Frank6. Elimination Behavior
Stephanie Borns-Weil7. Grooming Behavior
Valarie V. TynesSection 2: Prevention of Feline Behavior Problems
8. Preadoption/Prepurchase Counseling
Trepheena Hunter9. Meeting the Cat's Environmental Needs
Valli Parthasarathy10. Behavior Problems of the Kitten
Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy11. Reducing Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic
Amy Learn12. Understanding the Role of Stress and Physical Illness in Behavioral Health
Melissa Bain13. How Cats Learn
Kristyn VitaleSection 3: Problem Feline Behavior
14. ConflictSocial Conflict Between Cats
Carlo Siracusa15. Human Directed Aggression
Leticia M.S. Dantas16. House soiling
Beth Strickler17. Destructive Behavior
Valarie V. Tynes18. Over-grooming Behavior
Jill Elizabeth Sackman19. Pica and Other Ingestive Behavior Problems
Diane Frank20. Problems with Excessive Vocalization
Karen Sueda21. Behavior Problems of the Aging Cat
Valarie V. TynesAppendix A Frequently Used Medications for Feline Problem Behaviors
Niwako OgataAppendix B - Client Handouts
Valarie V. TynesAppendix C Questionnaires and Screening Forms
Valarie V. Tynes
About the author
Valarie Tynes is a Veterinary Services Specialist at Ceva Animal Health. She received her PhD in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. Dr. Tynes has been board-certified by the American College of Animal Welfare and the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003, on both of which she has held prestigious positions such as President, Certification Committee Chair, and Secretary/Treasury. Dr. Tynes is a frequent speaker at professional meetings around the world. She has authored numerous articles and chapters on a variety of behavior-related topics, and she is the editor of Behavior of Exotic Pets. Dr. Tynes is also the author of Miniature Pig Pet Care, part of A Quick Reference Guide to Unique Pet Species, on the Veterinary Information Network. She also owns Premier Veterinary Behavior Consulting, based in Sweetwater, Texas.
