Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine

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Rather than focusing only on treatment, the handbook explains normal feline behavior to provide the foundation for understanding abnormal behaviors. Each chapter outlines the diagnostic process, differential diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management strategies, making it an invaluable resource for both routine consultations and more complex behavioral cases.

The book covers topics including:

• Normal feline behavior and communication
• Feline social structure and development
• Kitten behavioral development
• Body language and stress signals
• Preventing behavioral problems
• Environmental enrichment
• Multi-cat household management
• Litter box management
• Urine marking and inappropriate elimination
• Scratching behavior
• Aggression toward people and other animals
• Fear, anxiety, and phobias
• Compulsive and repetitive behaviors
• Separation-related behaviors
• Cognitive dysfunction in senior cats
• Sleep disturbances and excessive vocalization
• Behavior modification techniques
• Pharmacological treatment options
• Client education resources and downloadable handouts
• Companion website with clinical videos

Using clear diagnostic pathways and practical treatment recommendations, this handbook enables veterinary teams to confidently manage feline behavior cases while strengthening the human–cat bond and improving long-term welfare.

Who is this book for?

• Small animal veterinarians
• Veterinary behavior specialists
• Veterinary technicians
• Veterinary nurses
• Veterinary students
• Cat-only practitioners
• Veterinary professionals interested in feline behavior