Current Issues And Research in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine

by Mills, Daniel; Levine, Emily; Landsberg, Gary; Horwitz, Debra; Duxbury, Margaret; Mertens, Petra

• ISBN13: 9781557534095
• ISBN10: 1557534098
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-30
• Publisher: Purdue Univ Pr

Summary

This volume illustrates the diversity of ongoing research in the field of veterinary behavioral medicine and includes the current findings of scientists, veterinarians, and practitioners. The materials included provide new additions to the growing knowledge base, refine or confirm current opinions, provide avenues for further research, and increase the appreciation and understanding of the different approaches used internationally within the discipline.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
The Introduction of a Female Tiger (Panthera tigris) in a Pre-Established Group of Two Neutered Males: A Case Study	1	(5)
E. Gaultier
C. Falewee
L. Bougrat
P. Pageat
Treatment of Generalized Anxiety in a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)	6	(2)
L. Bergman
D. Janssen
Using Multiple Correspondence Analysis to Define Groups of Dogs (Canis familiaris) at Risk for Aggressive Behaviour	8	(6)
N. C. Guy
J. Sanchez
A. U. Luescher
High Prevalence of Feline Aggression Cases Targeted Towards People in Japan	14	(4)
Y. Kakuma
K. Uchida
K. Kariya
Evaluation of Immunological, Stress and Behavioural Parameters in Dogs (Canis familiaris) with Anxiety-Related Disorders	18	(5)
G. V. Berteselli
F. Servida
P. Dall'Ara
M. Verga
E. Piola
M. Puricelli
C. Palestrini
The Influence of the Experimenter's Expectancy in the Results of the Assessment of Appeasing Pheromones in Stress of Police Dogs (Canis familiaris) during Training	23	(4)
J. Dehasse
S. Schroll
The Control of Puppy (Canis familiaris) Disturbance of Owners at Night	27	(4)
K. Taylor
D. S. Mills
The Use of the DAP® Collar to Reduce Stress during Training of Police Dogs (Canis familiaris): A Preliminary Study	31	(4)
S. Schroll
J. Dehasse
R. Palme
I. Sommerfeld-Stur
G. Lowenstein
Rearing Environment and Behavioral Development of Psittacine Birds	35	(7)
A. U. Luescher
K. Sheehan
Comparison of 24 Cases of Canine Fear-Related Aggression with Structured, Clinician-Initiated Follow-Up and 42 Cases with Unstructured Client-Initiated Follow-Up	42	(6)
L. A. Radosta-Huntley
I. R. Reisner
F. S. Shofer
Objective Measurement of Fear-Associated Learning in Dogs (Canis familiaris)	48	(4)
N. Ogata
Y. Takeuchi
T. Kikusui
Y. Mori
Canine Aggression: A Survey in Northern Italy	52	(4)
C. Palestrini
M. Michelazzi
S. Cannas
M. Verga
A Comparison of Cases Referred to Behaviorists in Three Different Countries	56	(7)
S. Denenberg
G. M. Landsberg
D. Horwitz
K. Seksel
Canine Behaviour Type Index	63	(3)
K. Dagley
J. Perkins
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Prevalence, Clinical Signs and Treatment with a Nutraceutical	66	(7)
M. C. Osella
G. Re
R. Odore
C. Girardi
P. Badino
R. Barbero
L. Bergamasco
Nutritional Supplementation in Cases of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Results of a Clinical Trial	73	(5)
S. E. Heath
S. Barabas
P. G. Craze
Comparison of the Behaviour of Three Groups of Chickens (Gallus domesticus) during Their Growth: Preliminary Results	78	(4)
I. Madec
D. Saffray
J. F. Gabarrou
C. Lafont
L. Bougrat
J. Gigante
P. Pageat
Influence of Appropriate Water Supply for Peking Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) on Behavior during Common Fattening Period	82	(3)
E. Heyn
M. Manz
F. Remy
K. Dammei
M. Erhard
Development of Grazing Posture Preference in Foals (0-1 Yr) and Their Dams and Its Relation to Other Asymmetrical Behaviours	85	(3)
M. C. VanDierendonck
M. C. V. van Heel
A. M. Kroekenstoel
W. Back
The Effect of Handling and Environmental Enrichment on the Exploratory and Alert Behaviours and Reactivity Level of Foals (Equus caballus)	88	(4)
M. Panzera
E. Trobia
M. D'Anna
G. Innella
A Search for Temperament-Associated Genetic Polymorphisms in Horses	92	(6)
Y. Momozawa
R. Kusunose
T. Kikusui
Y. Takeuchi
Y. Mori
Aggression in Wolves (Canis lupus): Ambivalent Behaviour as a Model for Comparable Behaviour in Dogs (Canis familiaris)	98	(4)
J. F. Fatjo
M. Mets
B. Braus
M. Amat
J. L. Ruiz de la Torre
D. Feddersen-Petersen
X. Manteca
Correlations Between Individual Specificities of Piglets (Sus scrofa) and Behavioural Patterns Involved in Cannibalism during Growing-Finishing Period	102	(5)
D. Saffray
F. Biagini
I. Madec
C. Lafont
P. Pageat
Breed-Specific Profiles of Canine (Canis familiaris) Behavior	107	(7)
B. L. Hart
L. Hart
Measuring Personality Adjectives to Measure Personality in Dogs (Canis familiaris): Report on a Pilot Study	114	(5)
J. M. Ley
P. Bennett
Interest in the Use of a New Galenic Form of the Feline Allomarking Pheromone (F4) Analog (Felifriend) during Medical Examination	119	(4)
L. Bonnafous
C. Lafont
E. Gaultier
C. Falewee
P. Pageat
Cat (Felis sylvestris) Separation Anxiety in an Experimental Situation	123	(8)
C. Edwards
A. Tejeda
M. Heiblum
The Effect of Hypothyroid Function on Canine Behavior	131	(8)
L. P. Aronson
W. J. Dodds
Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs (Canis familiaris) in Everyday Life Situations	139	(7)
E. Schalke
J. Stichnoth
R. Jones-Baade
Stress in Avalanche and Rescue Dogs (Canis familiaris) during Search Work	146	(4)
M. Schneider
F. Kohler
M. Erhard
Lactium™: A New Anxiolytic Product from Milk	150	(5)
C. Beata
C. Lefranc
D. Desor
Assessing Prolactinaemia in Anxious Dogs (Canis familiaris): Interest in Diagnostic Value and Use in the Selection of the Most Appropriate Psychotropic Drug	155	(6)
P. Pageat
A Retrospective Analysis of Relationships with Severity of Signs of Fear of Fireworks and Treatment Outcome in 99 Cases	161	(4)
M. Gandia Estelles
D. S. Mills
P. H. Coleshaw
C. Shorthose
Use of a Cape (The Storm Defender®) in the Treatment of Canine (Canis familiaris) Thunderstorm Phobia	165	(3)
N. Cottam
N. Dodman
T. Critzer
Trends in Canine and Feline Behavioral Diagnoses: 1991--2001	168	(5)
M. Bamberger
K. A. Houpt
The Effect of an Additional Programme of Socialisation for Kittens (Felis sylvestris) in a Rescue Centre on Behaviour and Suitability as a Pet after Re-homing	173	(6)
R. A. Casey
J. W. S. Bradshaw
Evaluation of a Behavioral Assessment Questionnaire in Animal Shelters	179	(2)
S. A. Segurson
J. A. Serpell
B. L. Hart
Behavioural Testing for Dog (Canis familiaris) Behaviour and Owners' Management in Urban Contexts: A Preliminary Study	181	(3)
L. Notari
M. Antoni
B. Gallicchio
A. Gazzano
Grief Following Death of a Companion Animal	184	(5)
L. L. McV. Messam
R. L. Zasloff
B. Mader-Weidner
T. Hendrie
L. A. Hart
Comprehension, Compliance, Outcome and Satisfaction: A Retrospective Survey of 49 Clients with Dogs (Canis familiaris) Treated for Behavior Problems	189	(3)
D. Frank
J. M. O'Connor
Effect of Telephone Follow-Up on Client Compliance in the Treatment of Canine Aggression	192	(2)
J. R. Lane
L. M. Bohon
Are We Dog's Best Friend? Predicting Canine Cortisol Response from Human Affiliative and Punitive Behaviors	194	(4)
A. C. Jones
R. A. Josephs
Effect of Fluoxetine Hydrochloride in Treating Canine Compulsive Disorder	198	(3)
M. Irimajiri
A. U. Luescher
The Effects of Queen (Felis sylvestris)-Rearing versus Hand-Rearing on Feline Aggression and Other Problematic Behaviors	201	(2)
E. Chon
Separation Anxiety: A Summary of Some of the Characteristics of 61 Cases Seen at a Sydney, Australia Behaviour Practice	203	(4)
G. Perry
K. Seksel
L. Beer
L. Batt
Classical Counter-Conditioning as a Treatment Modality for Dogs (Canis familiaris) Showing Aggression Toward Other Dogs on Walks	207	(4)
D. F. Horwitz
The Treatment of Fear of Fireworks in Dogs (Canis familiaris): A Prospective Study	211	(6)
E. D. Levine
D. Ramos
D. S. Mills
The Effect of Emotional Content of Verbal Commands on the Response of Dogs (Canis familiaris)	217	(4)
D. S. Mills
M. Fukuzawa
J. J. Cooper
Hereditary Fear, Panic, and Anxiety in Dogs (Canis familiaris)	221	(4)
K. L. Overall
D. Dyer
A. E. Dunham
L. Schechter
S. P. Hamilton
Evaluation of DAP's Effect on Reduction of Anxiety in Puppies (Canis familiaris) As Well As Its Usefulness in Improving Learning and Socialization	225	(5)
S. Denenberg
G. M. Landsberg
E. Gaultier
Plant Eating in Domestic Dogs (Canis familiaris): Characterization and Relationship to Signalment, Illness, and Behavior Problems	230	(2)
K. C. Sueda
B. L. Hart
K. D. Cliff
Inappropriate Use of Pain as Punishment in Canine Aggression Toward Household Members	232	(4)
M. Alnot-Perronin
The Prevention of Separation-Related Behaviour Problems in Dogs Re-homed from Rescue Centres	236	(3)
E. Blackwell
R. A. Casey
J. W. S. Bradshaw
Factors Influencing Stereotypical Behaviour Patterns in Horses: A Review of 52 Clinical Cases	239	(4)
R. A. Casey
Pseudopregnancy in the Bitch: An Epidemiological Study	243	(3)
P. Darder
J. Lopez
J. F. Fatjo
J. L. Ruiz de la Torre
M. Amat
X. Manteca
Ethogram of Horses Experiencing a Standardized Handling Test with a Special Interest to Objective Assessment of Fearful Reactions	246	(5)
C. Falewee
E. Gaultier
D. Colombani
P. Pageat
Aggression in Dogs: Analysis of 761 Cases	251	(4)
J. Fatjo
M. Amat
V. Mariotti
J. L. Ruiz de la Torre
X. Manteca
The Tragedy of a Quick-Fix Approach to Canine Behaviour Problems: A New Zealand Perspective	255	(2)
E. L. Flint
Influence of a Putative Appeasing Pheromone on Behaviour of Broilers: A Tool for a Better Understanding of Behaviour---Preliminary Results	257	(5)
I. Madec
J. F. Gabarrou
D. Saffray
C. Lafont
M. A. Gervasoni
A. Bollart
P. Pageat
A Comparison of Canine Behavior in Pre-adoptive and Post-adoptive Homes	262	(2)
A. R. Marder
M. VanDriel
J. Engel
Perception of Veterinarians and Dog Professionals about Behavioural Characteristics of Pure-Bred Dogs (Canis familiaris) in Italy: Comparison with the U.S. and UK	264	(3)
L. Notari
D. Goodwin
Combined Use of Selegiline and Behaviour Modifications in the Treatment of Cases in Which Fear and Phobias Are Involved: A Review of Four Cases	267	(3)
L. Notari
Use of a Synthetic Analogue of a Dog-Appeasing Pheromone in Sheltered Dogs after Adoption	270	(4)
M. C. Osella
L. Bergamasco
F. Costa
Plasma Dopamine Neurophysiological Correlates in Anxious Dogs	274	(3)
M. C. Osella
R. Odore
P. Badino
B. Cuniberti
L. Bergamasco
Evaluation of the Owner's Influence on Dogs' Behavioural and Physiological Reactions during the Clinical Examination	277	(3)
C. Palestrini
M. Baldoni
J. Riva
M. Verga
Aggression: An Analysis of the Frequency of Forms Seen in an Australian Behaviour Practice and Their Interrelationships with Other Relevant Factors	280	(3)
G. Perry
K. Seksel
L. Beer
Behavioral Description of Cannibalism in Fattening Pig Production	283	(3)
D. Saffray
I. Madec
C. Lafont
J-F. Gabarrou
P. Pageat
Clicker Training with Cats	286	(2)
S. Schroll
Observations on Communication Signals Between Cats	288	(3)
S. Schroll
Flexible Reward: Help or Hindrance When Training Horses (Equus caballus)?	291	(4)
B. J. Whitham
D. S. Mills
Author Index	295	(3)
Keyword Index	298