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Step-by-step guidelines describe how to collect a patient history,
perform a thorough physical examination, conduct diagnostic testing,
formulate differential diagnoses, select treatment, and monitor the
patients' responses.
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Background information describes how dog and cat behavior problems
arise and how they can be prevented.
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Coverage of behavior modification techniques provides you with a
clear understanding of suggested treatment as well as the use of
drugs, products, pheromones, surgery, diet, and alternative therapies.
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Content on behavioral genetics explores this rapidly growing and
advancing field and includes new therapeutic approaches for cognitive
decline.
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Case studies illustrate real-life clinical situations.
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Easy-access treatment tables provide at-a-glance solutions to
common behavior problems.
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Useful appendices include treatment protocols as well as the drug
information and dosages that make effective prescribing easy.
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NEW! Many hot new topics are covered, including fear, anxiety, and
stress and their effects on health and behavior, as well as pain and
behavior, the psychobiological approach to veterinary behavior
assessment, and pets and the family dynamic.
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NEW! Updated chapter content is extensively augmented or
completely rewritten by new authors, making this more than just a new
edition - it's a new book!
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NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase which allows
access to all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability
to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have
content read aloud. Online access also includes handouts and forms,
drug dosing, and a comprehensive directory of resources.
