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<p>Contributor List xiii</p> <p>How to Use This Book xv</p> <p>Preface xvii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xix</p> <p>About the Companion Website xxi</p> <p><b>Section 1 Aggression</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 Aggression: Medical Differentials 3<br /><i>Amy L. Pike</i></p> <p><b>Part 1 Canine Aggression 11</b></p> <p>Chapter 2 Aggression/Canine: Classification, Overview, and Prognosis 13<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 3 Aggression/Canine: Fear Based or Defensive 24<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 4 Aggression/Canine: Food 35<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 5 Aggression/Canine: Human Directed/Familiar People 45<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 6 Aggression/Canine: Human Directed/Unfamiliar People 58<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 7 Aggression/Canine: Idiopathic 70<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 8 Aggression/Canine: Interdog/Familiar Dogs 79<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 9 Aggression/Canine: Interdog/Unfamiliar Dogs 89<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 10 Aggression/Canine: Possessive/Resource Guarding 100<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 11 Aggression/Canine: Redirected 110<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 12 Aggression/Canine: Territorial 119<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p>Chapter 13 Aggression/Canine: Veterinary Office 130<br /><i>Ellen M. Lindell</i></p> <p><b>Part 2 Feline Aggression 143</b></p> <p>Chapter 14 Aggression/Feline: Classification, Overview, and Prognosis 145<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 15 Aggression/Feline: Fear Based or Defensive 159<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 16 Aggression/Feline: Intercat 172<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 17 Aggression/Feline: Offensive/Frustration 189<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 18 Aggression/Feline: Petting Induced 199<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 19 Aggression/Feline: Play Related 211<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 20 Aggression/Feline: Redirected 219<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 21 Aggression/Feline: Territorial 228<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p>Chapter 22 Aggression/Feline: Veterinary Office 241<br /><i>Theresa L. DePorter</i></p> <p><b>Section 2 Anxiety, Fear, and Phobic Disorders</b></p> <p>Chapter 23 Anxiety Disorders: Canine and Feline Overview 253<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 24 Acral Lick Dermatitis: Canine 265<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 25 Fear of People: Canine and Feline 274<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 26 Fear of Places and Things: Canine and Feline 285<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 27 Fear of the Outdoors: Canine 297<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 28 Firework Sensitivities and Phobias: Canine and Feline 308<br /><i>Karen Sueda</i></p> <p>Chapter 29 Generalized Anxiety: Canine and Feline 321<br /><i>Karen Sueda</i></p> <p>Chapter 30 Noise Sensitivities and Phobias: Canine and Feline 335<br /><i>Karen Sueda</i></p> <p>Chapter 31 Separation Anxiety: Canine 348<br /><i>Debra FHorwitz</i></p> <p>Chapter 32 Separation Anxiety: Feline 363<br /><i>Debra F. Horwitz</i></p> <p>Chapter 33 Thunderstorm Sensitivities and Phobias: Canine and Feline 375<br /><i>Amy L. Pike</i></p> <p><b>Section 3 Compulsive and Repetitive Behaviors</b></p> <p>Chapter 34 Compulsive and Repetitive Behavior Disorders: Canine and Feline Overview 391<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 35 Flank Sucking: Canine 404<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 36 Fly Snapping: Canine 413<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 37 Licking, Excessive: Canine and Feline 425<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 38 Pica: Canine and Feline 436<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 39 Psychogenic Alopecia/Overgrooming: Feline 447<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 40 Shadow and Light Chasing: Canine 456<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 41 Tail Chasing or Spinning: Canine and Feline 469<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p>Chapter 42 Wool Sucking and Fabric Eating: Feline 481<br /><i>Melissa Bain</i></p> <p><b>Section 4 Creating Household Harmony</b></p> <p>Chapter 43 Introducing Pets into the Human Family 493<br /><i>John Ciribassi</i></p> <p>Chapter 44 Introducing Pets to One Another 505<br /><i>John Ciribassi</i></p> <p><b>Section 5 Enrichment</b></p> <p>Chapter 45 Canine Enrichment 521<br /><i>Rachel Malamed</i></p> <p>Chapter 46 Feline Enrichment 532<br /><i>Rachel Malamed</i></p> <p><b>Section 6 Geriatric Behavior Problems</b></p> <p>Chapter 47 Behavior Problems in Older Cats 549<br /><i>Margaret Gruen</i></p> <p>Chapter 48 Behavior Problems in Older Dogs 557<br /><i>Marsha Reich</i></p> <p>Chapter 49 Cognitive Dysfunction: Canine and Feline 570<br /><i>Marsha Reich</i></p> <p><b>Section 7 Handling</b></p> <p>Chapter 50 Canine-Friendly Handling Techniques 585<br /><i>Meghan Herron and Traci Shreyer</i></p> <p>Chapter 51 Feline-Friendly Handling Techniques 606<br /><i>Ilona Rodan</i></p> <p>Chapter 52 Managing and Accomplishing Routine Tasks: Canine and Feline 630<br /><i>Lore I. Haug and Elizabeth S. M. Feltes</i></p> <p><b>Section 8 House Soiling</b></p> <p>Chapter 53 House Soiling: Canine 655<br /><i>Valarie Tynes</i></p> <p>Chapter 54 House Soiling: Feline 668<br /><i>Meredith Stepita</i></p> <p>Chapter 55 House Training a Puppy 680<br /><i>Kenneth Martin and Debbie Martin</i></p> <p>Chapter 56 Urine Marking: Canine 690<br /><i>Valarie Tynes</i></p> <p>Chapter 57 Urine Marking: Feline 700<br /><i>Meredith Stepita</i></p> <p><b>Section 9 Mourning Behavior</b></p> <p>Chapter 58 Mourning Behavior: Canine and Feline 715<br /><i>Meredith Stepita</i></p> <p><b>Section 10 Nuisance Behaviors</b></p> <p>Chapter 59 Attention-Seeking/Soliciting Behavior: Canine and Feline 727<br /><i>Sagi Denenberg</i></p> <p>Chapter 60 Begging: Canine and Feline 736<br /><i>Sagi Denenberg</i></p> <p>Chapter 61 Chewing: Canine and Feline 745<br /><i>Sagi Denenberg</i></p> <p>Chapter 62 Coprophagia: Canine 754<br /><i>Sagi Denenberg</i></p> <p>Chapter 63 Destructive Play and Exploration: Feline 761<br /><i>Sara L. Bennett</i></p> <p>Chapter 64 Digging: Canine 767<br /><i>Sara L. Bennett</i></p> <p>Chapter 65 Hyperactivity: Canine and Feline 774<br /><i>Sara L. Bennett</i></p> <p>Chapter 66 Jumping on People: Canine 783<br /><i>Sara L. Bennett</i></p> <p>Chapter 67 Jumping on Tables and Counters: Feline 789<br /><i>Sara L. Bennett</i></p> <p>Chapter 68 Mounting Behavior: Canine 795<br /><i>Wailani Sung</i></p> <p>Chapter 69 Mouthing/Play Biting and Aggressive Play: Canine 805<br /><i>Wailani Sung</i></p> <p>Chapter 70 Nocturnal Behavior: Canine and Feline 815<br /><i>Wailani Sung</i></p> <p>Chapter 71 Predatory Behavior: Canine and Feline 824<br /><i>Wailani Sung</i></p> <p>Chapter 72 Reactivity on Leash Walks: Canine 835<br /><i>Amy L. Pike and Mandy Eakins</i></p> <p>Chapter 73 Roaming: Canine and Feline 847<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 74 Scratching Behavior: Feline 855<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 75 Stealing Household Objects: Canine and Feline 864<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 76 Travel-Related Problems: Canine and Feline 873<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p>Chapter 77 Vocalization, Excessive: Canine and Feline 885<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa</i></p> <p><b>Section 11 Pediatrics: Puppies and Kittens</b></p> <p>Chapter 78 Kitten Behavior Problems 897<br /><i>Jeanine Berger</i></p> <p>Chapter 79 Puppy Behavior Problems 906<br /><i>Kenneth Martin and Debbie Martin</i></p> <p>Chapter 80 Starting Kittens Off Right 918<br /><i>Jeanine Berger</i></p> <p>Chapter 81 Starting Puppies Off Right 932<br /><i>Kenneth Martin and Debbie Martin</i></p> <p><b>Section 12 Rescue and Shelter-Adopted Dogs and Cats</b></p> <p>Chapter 82 Bringing Home the Rescue Dog or Cat 945<br /><i>Jeanine Berger</i></p> <p><b>Section 13 Appendices</b></p> <p>Appendix A Psychopharmacology 961<br /><i>Carlo Siracusa and Debra F. Horwitz</i></p> <p>Appendix B Learning and Behavior Modification 975<br /><i>Lisa Radosta</i></p> <p>Appendix C History Sheets and Resources<br />See “About the Companion Website” page for full list of online resources</p> <p>Appendix D Handouts<br />See “About the Companion Website” page for full list of online resources</p> <p>Index 987</p>

<p><b> THE EDITOR<br> Debra F. Horwitz,</b> DVM, DACVB, owns and operates Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

<p><i> Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, Second Edition</i> offers the reader fast access to reliable, practical information on managing common behavioral disorders in dogs and cats. This new edition has been organized into sections, grouping topics into behavioral problem categories for more intuitive access to information. Fully updated and revised, the new edition includes 19 new topics, including pet-friendly handling techniques, pediatric and geriatric behavior problems, and rescue dogs, and adds 25 new client education handouts. <p> This volume aims to provide a complete compendium on behavioral issues encountered in general practice, and is carefully designed for quick reference, making it an ideal clinical manual. A companion website provides 43 client education handouts for downloading and use in practice, with a new attractive design, to download, edit, and use in practice. <i>Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior</i> is an essential resource for any veterinarian with a canine or feline patient caseload. <p><b> KEY FEATURES </b> <ul> <li>Takes a new section-based approach to facilitate browsing</li> <li>Adds 19 new topics and algorithms covering a range of issues, including separation anxiety, thunderstorm sensitivity, introducing pets to the family and to each other, enrichment, geriatric behavioral problems, handling techniques, urine marking, leash reactivity, pediatric behavioral problems and best practices, and rescue pets</li> <li>Offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and managing behavioral problems in dogs and cats</li> <li>Designed for fast access to information, with identically formatted topics for ease of use</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website providing 43 client education handouts for download and use, including 25 brand-new handouts</li> </ul> <br>

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