Canine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians - Brossura

Beaver, Bonnie V. G.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0721659659 ISBN 13: 9780721659657

Casa editrice: W B Saunders Co, 1999

Riassunto

This easy-to-read book comprehensively examines all canine behavioral traits -- both normal and abnormal. Written by a respected veterinary authority, it helps the reader thoroughly understand, accurately diagnose, and effectively treat a wide spectrum of problems. It explores how dogs play, communicate, interact socially and sexually, groom themselves, and much more. Details the best ways to solve a full range of behavioral problems, including the latest drug therapies and new treatments. Also features a wealth of case examples that make the guidance in this book easy to apply.

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Contenuti

Introduction to Canine Behaviour. History of Canine Development. Current Status of Canids. Introduction to Evaluating Behaviour Problems. Introduction to Drug and Behaviour Therapy. Canine Behaviour of Sensory and Neural Origin. The Senses. Canine Play Behaviour. Neurologic Originsof Behaviour. Sensory and Neural Behaviour Problems. Canine Communicative Behaviour. Vocal Communication. Postural Communication. Marking Communication. Communicative Behaviour Problems. Canine Social Behaviour. Socialization and Other Critical Periods. Social Organization. Aggression. Social-Behaviour Problems. Male Canine Sexual Behaviour. Sexual Maturation. Premating Behaviour. Mating Behaviour. Postmating Behaviour. Parental Behaviour. Neural and Hormonal Regulation. Male Sexual Behaviour Problems. Female Canine Sexual Behaviour. Sexual Maturation. Reproductive Cycles. Mating Behaviours. Pregnancy. Maternal Behaviour. Neurologic and Hormonal Controls. Female Sexual Behaviour Problems. Canine Ingestive Behaviour. Suckling Behaviour. Transitional Ingestive Behaviour. Adult Ingestive Behaviour. Water Consumption. Neural and Hormonal Regulation. Ingestive Behaviour Problems. Canine Eliminative Behaviour. Eliminative Behaviour Development. Adult Urination. Adult Defecation. Eliminative Behaviour Problems. Canine Locomotive Behaviour. Infant Growth and Movements. Adult Movements. Resting Behaviours. Locomotor Behaviour Problems. Canine Grooming Behaviour. Grooming Functions. Grooming Patterns. Grooming Behaviour Problems. Appendix. Index.

Product Description

Book by Beaver BS DVM MS DACVB Bonnie V

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: W B Saunders Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0721659659
• ISBN 13: 9780721659657
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 355
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile