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Behavioral problems in dogs and cats are some of the most discouraging problems presented to a general small animal veterinary practitioner. amongst the a lot more common problems include:
The kitty who is defecating and/or urinating outside of the litter box
Aggressive family pets who bite
Separation anxiety causing a pet to be destructive, vocalize excessively and/or urinate or defecate in the home when left alone for short periods
Because lots of of these behavioral problems have complex causes and lots of possible treatment approaches, they are often quite time intensive and often tough to fit into a routine conventional veterinary 15 to 20 minute office visit. and while veterinarians will often use prescription drugs like Prozac or Clomipramine to treat some of these disorders, the best long term treatment results also depend upon behavior modification techniques, in addition to drug therapies. often referrals to veterinarians who specialize in behavioral medicine yield the best results. often natural calming agents like Be Serene, Composure Chews, or quiet moments can help in certain cases.
There is an exceptional well known veterinary behaviorist named Warren Eckstein, whose web site The Pet Show contains lots of beneficial behavioral information for animal guardians, as well as two terrific books on the topic. No matter which technique is taken, treating any behavioral problem takes much time, patience, and commitment on both veterinarian and animal guardian’s part.
Pet Behavior