Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

<p><i>Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses</i> provides the veterinary technician with a solid foundation in behavioral medicine.  Designed as a daily resource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the book familiarizes readers with the behavioral, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats.  <i>Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses</i> offers a complete guide to the technician’s role in behavioral preventive services and how to assist the veterinarian with behavioral intervention.</p> <p>Covering the roles of animal behavior professionals, normal development of dogs and cats, and the human-animal bond, the book includes correlations from human mental health care throughout.  The book encompasses learning theory, preventive behavioral services, standardized behavior modification terms and techniques, and veterinary behavior pharmacology.  <i>Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses</i> is an essential resource for veterinary technicians to realize their full potential and become a pivotal component of the behavioral health care team for canine and feline patients.</p>