"When the publishers proposed a feline behavior book, I knew I wanted to develop something that the veterinary general practitioner, veterinary technician, and veterinary student would find clinically useful. My initial research included a meeting with a friend and general practice veterinarian, Dr. Aine Coil. I asked - and she told me - what challenges she faces with feline behavior and what resources would be most helpful. Based on that conversation, the framework of the book was born: A book that serves both as a quick reference during a patient appointment and a "deep dive" resource for when the clinician, technician, or student has time to read and prepare for a case ahead of time. There are a number of "background" chapters that can inform clinical cases but are not quick-reference oriented. These include normal social behavior, preventing problem behaviors, play, cat relationships in the home, and cats in the clinic. Most of the more clinical chapters have a section on what's normal and what's not, formatted in a way that can be easily consumed during a patient appointment. Some have flow charts for quick decision making. Others have forms for the clients to complete to further discussions. Ultimately, the volume serves to aid the veterinary practitioner as they guide their medicine and their clients toward better welfare for their feline patients"-- Provided by publisher.

Intro -- Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Companion Website -- 1 Introduction to Feline Veterinary Behavior -- 2 Normal Feline Social Behavior -- 3 Preventing Behavior Problems in Domestic Cats -- 4 Play Behavior in Cats -- 5 Feeding Behavior of Cats -- 6 Eliminative Behaviors -- 7 Pain and Sickness Behaviors -- 8 Fear, Anxiety, Stress Behaviors in Cats -- 9 Compulsive and Displacement Behaviors -- 10 Aggression Toward Humans -- 11 Aggression Toward Other Cats -- 12 Nuisance/Destructive/Unruly Behaviors -- 13 The Senior Cat -- 14 Cat Relationships in the Home -- 15 Cats in the Clinic -- Appendix 1 Feline Psychopharmacology -- Appendix 2 Medications for Pain Management in Cats -- Index -- EULA.