Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine

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Edited by veterinary behavior specialist Meghan E. Herron, the book bridges behavioral science with clinical veterinary medicine. It explains how behavior influences health, learning, communication, and welfare while providing practical guidance for recognizing, diagnosing, and managing behavioral disorders. A companion website includes instructional videos, downloadable client handouts, and links to key scientific resources.

The book covers topics including:

• Foundations of animal behavior
• Evolution of behavior
• Genetics and behavior
• Sensory systems and perception
• Communication between animals
• Social behavior and social organization
• Behavioral development
• Learning theory
• Applied behavior analysis
• Animal cognition
• Stress, fear, and anxiety
• Welfare assessment
• Human–animal interactions
• Behavior of dogs
• Behavior of cats
• Equine behavior
• Livestock behavior
• Wildlife behavior
• Clinical behavior assessment
• Diagnosis of behavioral disorders
• Treatment of common behavioral problems
• Behavior modification techniques
• Environmental management
• Client education and communication
• Companion website with videos, downloadable handouts, and scientific resources

Combining behavioral science with practical clinical applications, this textbook prepares veterinary students for clinical practice while serving as a valuable reference for veterinarians wishing to strengthen their understanding of animal behavior and behavioral medicine. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches that improve patient welfare, facilitate handling, and support successful long-term treatment outcomes.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinary students
• Veterinarians
• Veterinary behaviorists
• Veterinary nurses
• Veterinary technicians
• Animal behavior professionals
• Veterinary educators