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Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare Edited by Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice) Founder, Cat Care Clinic Feline-Friendly Consultations Cat Behavior Consultations Madison, Wisconsin Sarah Heath, BVSc, DipECAWBM(BM), CCAB, MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine (Companion Animals) Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice Upton, Chester, United Kingdom 3251RiverportLane StLouis,MO63043 FELINEBEHAVIORALHEALTHANDWELFARE 978-1-4557-7401-2 Copyright©2016byElsevierInc.Allrightsreserved. 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[DNLM:1.Behavior,Animal–physiology.2.Cats.3.AnimalWelfare.4.BehaviorControl–methods. 5.BehavioralSymptoms–therapy.SF446.5] SF446.5.F4472015 636.8'083–dc23 2015021780 VicePresidentandPublisher:LorenWilson ContentStrategyDirector:PennyRudolph ContentDevelopmentManager:JolynnGower ContentDevelopmentSpecialist:BrandiGraham PublishingServicesManager:JeffreyPatterson ProjectManager:TraceySchriefer Designer:MargaretReid PrintedinChina Lastdigitistheprintnumber:9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 I dedicate this book to my late parents, Susan and Kenneth Rodan, who taught me to love all animals and to care for those in need while allowing them to maintain species-specific behaviors; to my husband, Barry Ganetzky, for his incredible support and patience during the past 2 years; and to my daughter Rebecca, son-in-law David, and grand- daughter Leora, for being the wonderful family that they are. Ilona Rodan I dedicate this book to my family and friends and also to all my pets and patients past and present who have taught me so much about the art of veterinary medicine. Sarah Heath P R E F A C E Cats are not small dogs. of great concern to feline practitioners and owners and Barbara Stein thisbookexploresthelinkbetweenobesityandbehavior in terms of both etiology and potential management. Catsarenotsmallpeople.Weneedtoallowcatsto Painiscommonlyfoundtobeinvolvedincasesthatpre- be cats! sentasbehavioralconcerns,andexpertsfromthefieldof Ilona Rodan veterinary pain management have provided in-depth The veterinary disciplines of feline internal medicine consideration of the issues associated with the recogni- and behavioral medicine are inextricably linked, and tionandmanagementofacuteandchronicpaininfeline inthisfirsteditionofFelineBehavioralHealthandWel- patients. The specific condition of feline orofacial pain fare, authors from both of these fields have come syndrome is also discussed. together with colleagues from other specialties, such Whendealingwithbehaviorcases,itisimportantto as pain management and neurology, to address the have a good understanding of the emotional motiva- importance of feline behavior in veterinary practice tions that are involved, and in Part 6 of the book, the and the interplay between behavior and disease. first chapter is dedicated to this important topic. An overview of some of the tools that can be used when ORGANIZATION managing and treating behavior cases is given in the chapters on pheromones, drugs, and nutraceuticals. The aim of this book is to improve the quality of care In the last two sections of the book, the focus is on that feline patients receive during their visit to the vet- dealingwithbehaviorthatisconsideredtobeproblem- erinary practice and maximize the benefits of the rela- atic first within the veterinary context and secondly tionship between cats and their owners. within the home. The veterinary section concentrates In Part 1, the book starts by looking at the impor- onprovidingacat-friendlyapproachtotheconsultation tance of behavior in a veterinary practice setting and and gives practical advice on handling fearful, painful, considers the implications for feline welfare, for exam- and behaviorally challenging feline patients. pleintermsoflackofadequateveterinarycare;lackof Thefinalsectionbeginswithareviewofthosenormal understanding of feline physical, social, and emotional felinebehaviorsthatcanbeundesirablewithinthehome needs; and risk of relinquishment and euthanasia. andofferspracticaladviceforownersonhowtodealwith Thesectionthatfollowsexplorestheissueofnormal these. The remaining chapters concentrate on the two felinebehaviorandencouragesbetterunderstandingof most commonlypresented felinebehaviorproblemsof socialinteractionsandcommunicationstyles.Informa- house soiling and aggression and the distressing issue tion about feline learning processes also provides ofbehavioralchangeintheseniorcat. importantbackgroundknowledgethatlaysthefounda- To accompany the book, client handouts are pro- tion for a better understanding of feline patients. videdtosupporttheveterinaryprofessionineducating Parts3and4focusontheneedtopreventbehavior cat owners. problems,bothinthehomesettingandintheveterinary practice.Practicaladviceforclientsregardingpetselec- Key Information tioniscombinedwithinformationabouttheprovision ofadequatehealthcareforcatsinbothaphysicalandan (cid:129) Therelevanceofbehaviortofelinehealthandwelfare emotional sense. Prevention of behavior-related prob- (cid:129) Normal feline behavior and how it affects provision lems in the veterinary practice is addressed over three of resources within a domestic environment chapters covering the overall veterinary experience (cid:129) Importantclientconcernsandbarrierstofelinevet- and the specific contexts of the consulting room and erinary visits the hospitalization area. (cid:129) Feline emotions and how to recognize and manage Inthefollowingsection,theinterplaybetweenbehav- negative emotional states within the veterinary ioranddiseaseisexplored.Changesinbehaviorareoften practice thekeytoownersrecognizingillness,pain,orstressand (cid:129) The interplay between behavior and disease can also be important tools in the diagnostic process. (cid:129) The tools that are available to assist in the manage- Stressasariskfactorfordiseasehasnowbeenwellrec- ment and treatment of behavioral cases ognized in feline patients, and the first chapter in this (cid:129) Commonly encountered behavioral challenges, section looksatthisissue.Obesityisamedicalproblem including house soiling and aggression vii viii PREFACE INTENDED AUDIENCE important resource for veterinary students, behavior residents,andveterinarytechnicianstudentsandthose This book is principally written for primary veterinary preparing for the behavior specialty. It is hoped that practitionerswhoworkwithcatsregardlessofthetype behavior and other veterinary specialists will also find of practice, and other members of the veterinary team the focus on feline behavior and welfare interesting including veterinary technicians/nurses. It is also an and enlightening. A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S This book would not have been possible without our to veterinary behaviorists, especially Sarah Heath, as outstanding authors. Recruitment of international well as Karen Overall, Gary Landsberg, and Debbie authors was important to provide a global perspective Horwitz,whotaughtandmentoredmeduringthepast on feline behavioral health and welfare. Additionally, 18+years,acceptingmeasanonbehavioristwithapas- authors specializing in behavior, feline medicine, pain sion to help veterinarians understand cats and to pre- management, and other fields were chosen to ensure vent behavior problems. Last, but certainly not least, theemotional,social,andphysicalaspectsoffelinewel- my gratitude goes to coeditor Sarah Heath for her farewereallincluded.Tremendousthanksgoestoallof incredible knowledge of feline behavior, her patience them. We would like to specifically acknowledge the and ability to write, her perseverance and dedication contributionfromourcolleague,SophiaYin,whotrag- despite her health problems and treatments, and for icallydiedwhilethebookwasinproduction. Hercon- her friendship. tributiontoanimalwelfarewassignificantandshewill Ilona Rodan besadlymissed.Whileitiscustomarytoeditamultiple- authorbookintoacommonstyle,youwillnotethatone Thewritingandeditingforthisbookhasbeenastruggle of Sophia’s chapters (Chapter 5) has been left in her asithascoincidedwithaperiodofillhealth.Mytreat- original writing style as a mark of respect. mentforbreastcancerhasbeenahardjourneyandthis We are also grateful to several colleagues for their book has been a companion along the way. That com- helpineditingcertainchapters,andtheyincludeIrene panionship has not always been easy but I am glad we Rochlitz, Margie Scherk, Andrew Sparkes, and Clare have made it to the end of the publication process. I Wilson. Thanks also goes to Gaille Perry for pictures wouldlike tothankIlonaforher patiencewhenIhave she provided. beenunabletocontributeandwhenhealthandhospital WewouldalsoliketothankPennyRudolph,Brandi visitshavepreventedmefrom respondingaspromptly Graham,andTraceySchrieferfromElsevierforalltheir asshewouldhaveliked.Ilonahasbeenatruefriendand support and commitment throughout the writing and Ithankherforherpersonalsupportaswell.Iwouldlike editing stages. toacknowledgeallofthosewhohavebeenbesidemeon We hope that this book will make a positive contri- my cancer journey and have shown me so much love bution to the understanding of our feline patients and andsupport.Therearetoomanytomentionallbyname will help to improve the welfare of cats within the vet- butinparticularIwouldliketothankmysonsMatthew erinary practice and at home. and David, my daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren Ilona Rodan EthanandBeth,andallmywonderfulfriendsincluding Sarah Heath Rachel Dean, Christine Neilson, Ann Parry, Tiny DeKeuster,JohnRobinson,DorothyCummins,Allison In addition to thanking my family to whom I dedicate German, Jill McPherson, Laura Borromeo, Clare this book, I also wish to thank the veterinary team at Hemmings,KarinFairhurst,andJaneTrundle.Thanks the Cat Care Clinic, our clients, and especially all the alsotoallthestaffatmypracticefortheirhelpinsup- cats who have helped teach me about feline behavior portingmeoverthisdifficulttimeandtoChrisFozzard, and welfare over the past three decades. Thanks also who will always be someone special to me. Above all I to the American Association of Feline Practitioners would like to thank the wonderful staff of the NHS forhelpingmebecomethebestfelinepractitionerpos- (Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and the Countess of sible and a leader in veterinary medicine. Enormous Chester Hospital) and Macmillan Cancer Support thanks also goes to my best friend, Eliza Sundahl, who have quite literally saved my life. who emotionally supported me throughout the long processofwritingandediting.Iamalsoforevergrateful Sarah Heath ix C O N T R I B U T O R S Martha Cannon, BA, VetMB, DSAM(Fel) Understanding Emotions Oxford Cat Clinic Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK Handling the Cat that is in Pain The Cat in the Veterinary Practice Intercat Conflict The Cat in the Consulting Room Housing Cats in the Veterinary Practice Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, Diplomate ACVB Veterinary Behaviorist Rachel Casey, BVMS, PhD, DipECAWBM, CCAB, Veterinary Behavior Consultations MRCVS St. Louis, Missouri Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Pet Selection Welfare Tools of the Trade: Psychopharmacology School of Clinical Veterinary Science and Nutrition University of Bristol Bristol, UK Isabelle Iff, Dr.med.vet., DipECVAA, CertVetAc Human-Directed Aggression in Cats (IVAS), LicAc(BAWMA), MRCVS Anaesthetist and Instructor Sagi Denenberg, DVM, MACVSc(Behaviour) Veterinary Anaesthesia School For Technicians Behaviour Consultant (VASTA) North Toronto Veterinary Behaviour Specialty Clinic Veterinary Anaesthesia Services Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Zurcherstrasse, Winterthur, Switzerland Behavior Problems of the Senior Cat Chronic Pain and Behavior Theresa L. DePorter, DVM, MRCVS, DipECAWBM Christos Karagiannis, DVM, MSc, MRCVS Oakland Veterinary Referral Services Resident ECAWBM Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Group Use of Pheromones in Feline Practice School of Life Sciences Tools of the Trade: Psychopharmacology and Nutrition University of Lincoln Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK Alexander German, BVSc(Hons), PhD Stress as a Risk Factor for Disease ReaderinSmallAnimalMedicine Understanding Emotions DepartmentofObesityandEndocrinology SchoolofVeterinaryScience Gary M. Landsberg, BSc, DVM, DACVB, UniversityofLiverpool DECVBM-CA Neston,Merseyside,UK Veterinary Behaviourist Feline Obesity North Toronto Animal Clinic; Director of Veterinary Affairs Richard Gowan, BVSC(Hons), MACVSc(Feline CanCog Technologies Medicine) Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Cat Clinic Tools of the Trade: Psychopharmacology Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Nutrition Chronic Pain and Behavior Behavior Problems of the Senior Cat Sarah Heath, BVSc, DipECAWBM(BM), CCAB, Jacqueline M. Ley, BVSc(Hons), PhD MRCVS (Psychology), FANCVS(Veterinary EuropeanVeterinarySpecialistinBehaviouralMedicine Behaviour), DECAWBM (Companion Animals) Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice Animal Behaviour Consultations Upton, Chester, UK Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia Feline Behavior and Welfare Feline Communication Feline Obesity Normal Social Behavior Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome Normal but Unwanted Behavior in Cats xi xii CONTRIBUTORS Susan Little, DVM, DABVP(Feline) Kersti Seksel, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS. MA(Hons), President FACVSc, DACVBM, DECAWBM American Association of Feline Practitioners Adjunct Senior Lecturer Hillsborough, New Jersey; School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Owner, Bytown Cat Hospital, Charles Sturt University Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia Providing Appropriate Healthcare Providing Appropriate Behavioral Care House Soiling Problems Amy L. Pike, BS(Zoology), DVM Resident Eliza Sundahl, DVM, DABVP(Feline) Veterinary Behavior Consultations KC Cat Clinic St. Louis, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri Pet Selection Overland Park, Kansas Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS(Hons), PhD † Assistant Director Sophia Yin , DVM, MS, DACVB Animal Welfare Division Department of Animal Science American Veterinary Medical Association University of California Schaumburg, Illinois Davis, California; Acute Pain and Behavior Premier Pet Behavior Consultant; Behavior Consultant Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP(Feline Practice) San Francisco Veterinary Specialists Founder, Cat Care Clinic San Francisco, California; Feline-Friendly Consultations President Cat Behavior Consultations CattleDog Publishing Madison, Wisconsin Davis, California Importance of Feline Behavior in Veterinary Practice Feline Learning Feline Behavior and Welfare Handling the Challenging Cat The Cat in the Veterinary Practice The Cat in the Consulting Room Housing Cats in the Veterinary Practice Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations Handling the Cat that is in Pain Clare Rusbridge, BVMS, PhD, DECVN, MRCVS Chief of Neurology Fitzpatrick Referrals Eashing, Surrey, UK; ReaderIn Veterinary Neurology School of Veterinary Medicine Universityof Surrey Guildford, Surrey, UK Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome † Deceased. C L I E N T H A N D O U T S Advantages and Risks of Feline Spay or Castration My Cat is Healthy—Or is it? 429 Surgery 397 Pheromonatherapy 431 Advantages of Boarding Your Cat at a Veterinary Playing With Your Cat 433 Practice 399 Senior Health and Behavior: Early Reporting is Cat-Friendly Medication Administration the Best Medicine 435 Techniques 403 Setting up a Home for Cats 437 Did You Know? Fun Facts and Figures to Help Should I Adopt Another Cat? 439 Select a New Feline Family Member 405 Social Behavior 441 Does My Cat Hurt? 407 Training Your Cat to Love Medications 443 Does My Cat Suffer From Chronic Pain? 409 Transporting Your Cat Made Easier 445 Does My Cat Suffer From Painful Arthritis? 411 Understanding Our Commitment to Minimize Excessive Vocalization 413 Your Cat’s Stress 447 Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 415 What are Feline Odontoclastic Resorption Help! My Cat Keeps Waking Me Up! 417 Lesions? 449 How to Pill Your Cat With Kindness: A Cat What Care Does Your Cat Need? 451 Friendly Approach to Medicating 419 What Is My Cat Trying to Say? Information Informed Consent for Psychotropic Drug Use for Owners About Cat Body Language 453 for a Cat 421 What We Learn When We Examine Introducing a New Cat into a Household 423 Your Cat 455 Managing Normal but Unwanted Behavior 425 When Your Cat Needs Hospitalization 459 Managing Your Cat’s Painful Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis) 427 xvii
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