Fellow of the Veterinary Behaviour Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) Diplomat of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine subspecialty Behavioural Medicine. The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats introduces veterinary behavioral medicie and veterinary psychiatry using the domestic cat as its model. This book combines the most up-to-date understanding of the biology of this beloved, revered, and often maligned species with learnings from the fields of normal and abnormal psychology and psychiatry, The aim of this book is to analyze how a different species feels and expresses themselves. Written by a leading expert in feling behavior, this book begins by introducing the zoology and ethology of the domestic cat, and its development from kitten to cat. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and psychology are explored using the cat as a model. The management of owned cats and their welfare is discussed before the book finishes with a review of feline behavior problems and their treatment including psychopharmacology and supplements. The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats is the ideal resource for feline behavioral specialists, veterinarians, and domestic animal researchers and practitioners. Veterinary technicians, students, and even feline owners may also find this useful for understanding why and how domestic cats behave.

Key features: Examines and explains nomral versus abnormal feline psychology and its effects on a cat's behaviors Addresses signs of feline psychiatric disorders, diagnoses, and treatments, Discusses management strategies, medications and supplements for the treatment and management of feline behavioral issues.