Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals, 1e [Paperback]

Karen Overall MA VMD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0801668204 | ISBN-13: 978-0801668203 | Edition: 1

Here's authoritative scientifically based guidance on preventing, diagnosing, and successfully treating behavior cases. Every kind of problem from aggressive behavior to self-mutilation, is discussed.

* A practical guide to preventing, diagnosing, and treating small animal behavior cases. * Covers every class of problem--from the most common to those rarely seen. * Emphasizes evaluation and step-by-step diagnosis of normal versus abnormal behavior. * Provides easy-to-use client instruction protocols you can photocopy. * Focuses on ways to deal with animal behavior so the incidence of euthanasia can be reduced. * Covers legal obligations and problems resulting from pet's behavior.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801668204
• ISBN-13: 978-0801668203
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #454,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally not something made for the novice!, June 4, 2001

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Nikole Gipps (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals, 1e (Paperback)

I have been looking for good textbooks on this subject for quite some time, as most texts don't have much to offer me. (I have a BS in Animal Science with extensive work in behavior.) The text seems clearly written and well organized. I also like the way the author talks about where we lack on each subject - where more reseach is needed. A very good book for the scholar type. But defintely not for newcomers!

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for anyone serious about animals, June 13, 2001

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E. TeSelle "pawsplus" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals, 1e (Paperback)

I have consulted with Dr. Overall in the treatment of a dog we rescued who has OCD, and in addition, I have also read her book cover to cover three times. There are a lot of books on this topic -- both for veterinarians and for lay people -- out there, but this one is the best. Dr. Overall, unlike a number of vets (even veterinary behaviorists) truly understands the nature of dog behavior -- and the importance of positive reinforcement in shapingn it. She is my hero, and I recommend this book to anyone who has a serious interest in animal behavior.

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quintessential Text for Behavioural Medicine!, March 10, 2000

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Francis M. Fenderson III (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals, 1e (Paperback)

Karen Overall, whom I affectionately call the Behaviour Goddess, has allowed her passion for her work to spill over into what could have been a dry tome on the emerging field of veterinary behavioural medicine.

Almost every topic (from epidemiology to pharmacology) is exhaustively covered and she has clearly indentified where further research is warranted.

A must read for any veterinarian, behaviourist or pet owner searching for more information about their pet's normal and abnormal behaviours.

Also recommended: Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson, Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor, The Toolbox by Terry Ryan