DESCRIPTION:
The new edition of this popular book covers all common behavior problems pertaining to the cat including the history of feline development to social and communicative behavior. The easily accessible format makes this an excellent book for both professionals and pet owners. Important areas of discussion are the cat""s behavior and its changing role for humans, and the inclusion of new treatments as additional information is learned about cat behavior.
Chapters are written in a clear, concise manner, making it easy for the reader to fully comprehend the different behavior patterns in cats, including:
-Neurologic and sensory behavior.
-Communicative behavior.
-Social behavior.
-Sexual behavior.
-Ingestive hehavior.
-Eliminative behavior.
-Locomotive behavior.
-Grooming behavior.
CONTENTS:
1. Introduction to Feline Behaviour.
2. Feline Behaviour of Sensory and Neural Origin.
3. Feline Communicative Behaviour.
4. Feline Social Behaviour.
5. Male Feline Sexual Behaviour.
6. Female Feline Sexual Behaviour.
7. Feline Ingestive Behaviour.
8. Feline Eliminative Behaviour.
9. Feline Locomotive Behaviour.
10. Feline Grooming Behaviour.
Appendix A. Phonetics of Feline Vocalization.
Appendix B. Sensory Response Development.
Appendix C. Motor Response Development.
Apendix D. Miscellaneous Response Development.
Appendix E. Pyschopharmacologic Agents Used in Cats.
