The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats
eBook - ePub

The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats

About this book

The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats introduces veterinary behavioral medicine and veterinary psychiatry using the domestic cat as its model. This book combines the most up-to-date understanding of biology of this beloved, revered and often maligned species with learnings from the fields of normal and abnormal psychology. Written by a leading expert in feline behavior, this book begins by assessing "normal factors of feline behavior, from neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, cognitive and social abilities. Delving into psychiatry, it then discusses mental health disorders, hindered development, and trauma. Psychopharmacology, including medications and supplements, are also explained. The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats finishes with a comprehensive view of feline welfare management, how to treat cats humanely and how to house them responsibly given their behaviors. This is an ideal resource for feline behavioral specialists, veterinarians and domestic animal researchers and practitioners, including veterinary technicians, students and even feline owners. - Examines and explains normal versus abnormal feline psychology and its effects on a cat's behaviors - Addresses signs of feline psychiatric disorders, diagnoses and treatments - Discusses medications and supplements to prevent, curve or care for feline behavioral issues

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Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9780323905411
eBook ISBN
9780323905428
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Zoology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Front Matter
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. List of Illustrations
  7. List of Tables
  8. Chapter 1 : Describing the cat
  9. Chapter 1.1 : Biology
  10. Chapter 1.2 : Life stages
  11. Chapter 1.3 : Behaviours
  12. Chapter 1.4 : Origins
  13. Chapter 2 : Neurology
  14. Chapter 2.1 : Gross and functional anatomy of the feline brain
  15. Chapter 2.2 : Limbic system
  16. Chapter 2.3 : The microscopic central nervous system: CNS cells, synapses, neurotransmitters and neuroreceptors
  17. Chapter 3 : Introduction to psychology
  18. Chapter 3.1 : Sensory Coding, Perception and Attention
  19. Chapter 3.2 : Memory
  20. Chapter 3.3 : Learning and cognition
  21. Chapter 3.4 : Emotions
  22. Chapter 3.5 : Psychopathology
  23. Chapter 4 : What cats need
  24. Chapter 4.1 : What a cat needs
  25. Chapter 4.2 : Normal behaviours that are problems for people
  26. Chapter 5 : Mental health problems of cats
  27. Chapter 5.1 : The behaviour consultation
  28. Chapter 5.2 : A word about self care
  29. Chapter 5.3 : Psychopharmacology
  30. Chapter 5.4 : Behavioural problems of cats
  31. Index
  32. A