Veterinary Psychopharmacology

by Crowell-Davis, Sharon L.; Murray, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780813808291
• ISBN10: 0813808294
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-12-19
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Every day veterinarians in practice are asked to treat pets exhibiting problem behaviors. In the last several years pharmacologic treatments of behavior have made significant advances and can serve as a critical part of therapy. Veterinary Pscyhopharmacology is a complete source of current knowledge on the subject of pharmacologic behavior modification that veterinarians can turn to for the answers they need. Classification of disorders is eschewed in favor of in-depth explanations of pharmacologic options in inducing behavior changes. Special emphasis is given to explaining the underlying mechanism of pharmacologic agents used in therapy; thus, veterinarians will know not only which drugs to prescribe but why they should be prescribed and how they work. Veterinary behaviorists, their students and residents, veterinary practitioners of all levels, and veterinary students will find this book invaluable in providing information about their patients' behavior problems and the psychoactive medications that might help them.

Author Biography

Sharon L. Crowell-Davis DVM, PhD, was one of the founding Diplomats of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She has 27 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems in domestic and zoo animals and is currently a Professor at the University of Georgia.

Thomas Murray, BS, PhD, is Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, where he is also a Distinguished Research Professor with 24 years experience in psychopharmacology

Table of Contents

Introduction

Amino Acid Neurotransmitters: Glutamate, GABA, and the Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Serotonin

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Azapirones

Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine and Dopamine

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

Antipsychotics

CNS Stimulants

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Endogenous Opioid Peptides

Opioids and Opioid Antagonists

Hormones

Combinations

Appendix

Index

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