Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians andNurses provides the veterinary technician with a solidfoundation in behavioral medicine. Designed as a dailyresource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the bookfamiliarizes readers with the behavioral, mental, and emotionalneeds of dogs and cats. Canine and Feline Behavior forVeterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a complete guide tothe technician's role in behavioral preventive services andhow to assist the veterinarian with behavioral intervention. Covering the roles of animal behavior professionals, normaldevelopment of dogs and cats, and the human-animal bond, the bookincludes correlations from human mental health carethroughout. The book encompasses learning theory, preventivebehavioral services, standardized behavior modification terms andtechniques, and veterinary behavior pharmacology. Canineand Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is anessential resource for veterinary technicians to realize their fullpotential and become a pivotal component of the behavioral healthcare team for canine and feline patients.