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Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

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Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a comprehensive overview of behavioural principles applicable to both cats and dogs in a veterinary context. It delves into the understanding of normal and abnormal behaviours, emphasizing techniques for behaviour modification and management to enhance veterinary care. The book is an essential resource for veterinary professionals seeking to improve patient care and communication with pet owners.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding the intricacies of animal behaviour, particularly focusing on dogs and cats. It's designed for veterinary professionals, offering insights that can improve your ability to manage and care for these beloved pets effectively. Whether you're in practice or training, this guide can enrich your knowledge and enhance your interaction with animals.

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Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides the veterinary technician with a solid foundation in behavioral medicine. Designed as a daily resource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the book familiarizes readers with the behavioral, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats.

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Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides the veterinary technician with a solid foundation in behavioural medicine. Designed as a daily resource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the book familiarises readers with the behavioural, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats. Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a complete guide to the technician’s role in behavioural preventive services and how to assist the veterinarian with behavioural intervention.

Covering the roles of animal behaviour professionals, normal development of dogs and cats, and the human-animal bond, the book includes correlations from human mental health care throughout. The book encompasses learning theory, preventive behavioural services, standardised behaviour modification terms and techniques, and veterinary behaviour pharmacology. Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential resource for veterinary technicians to realise their full potential and become a pivotal component of the behavioural health care team for canine and feline patients.

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Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is highly praised for its comprehensive approach to managing animal behaviour issues in veterinary settings. Experts highlight its value in fostering the human-animal bond, enhancing veterinary practice experiences, and serving as an essential resource for veterinary clinics. Described as a must-have book, it is recommended for its articulate communication of an integrated team approach to behavioural management, making it a valuable tool for veterinary professionals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780813813189

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Julie Shaw
  • Edited by Debbie Martin

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Julie Shaw, RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA-CTP, was the Senior Animal Behavior Technologist at Purdue University for 13 years and is now an owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, in Spicewood, Texas, USA. Debbie Martin, RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, VTS (Behavior), is the Animal Behavior Technician for Veterinary Behavior Consultations, LLC, and an owner of TEAM Education in Animal Behavior, LLC, in Spicewood, Texas, USA.

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