This paper presents the common behaviours of dogs and cats that may be misinterpreted by owners, leading to consultation for behavioural problems. The use of sterilization (castration), drugs and hormones in modifying behavioural problems in the dog and cat is given focus as well as its efficacy....

It is essential to understand the normal processes that underlie stress responses in pets, in order to understand why in certain circumstances they can develop behaviours related to anxiety, fear and phobias and the most effective methods to modify such behaviours. From a preventive point of view,...

The aims of this pilot study were to: (i) conduct a thorough behavioral and medical evaluation of cats presenting for chronic fabric ingestion; and (ii) implement specific treatments for conditions identified and evaluate the outcome of treatment on fabric ingestion. Eight cats which ingested...

This study was conducted to investigate dog and cat owners' perceptions about behavior problems, behavior therapy, and behaviorists. Qualitative measures in social sciences are considered extremely useful in providing initial insight that can lead to more careful formulation of hypotheses....

Aging is associated with a wide variety of physiological changes that compromise the ability of the body to respond to stress or change, and ultimately contribute to morbidity and mortality. Much research has been done on the aging process in humans and experimental animals, and the impact of diet, ...

Chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea (CILBD) is a descriptive diagnosis reached by exclusion of the most common diseases associated with chronic large bowel diarrhea. The most important features of irritable bowel syndrome in people are reviewed. The authors report 19 new cases of CILBD that...

Inappropriate eating habits and aggression are common behavioural problems of felines. 11 cats with inappropriate eating habits were treated. In 6 of these, which had a wool pica or ate other articles, euthanasia was recommended. The other cats had their behaviours modified, with owner...

The effects of intravenous administration of variable-dose flumazenil (0, 0.001, 0.005, 0.01, and 0.1 mg/kg) after ketamine (3 mg/kg) and midazolam (0.0 and 0.5 mg/kg) were studied in 18 healthy unmedicated cats from time of administration until full recovery. End-points were chosen to determine...

Behavioural therapy aims to modify the patterns of activity of companion animals if improper, destructive or undesirable, so that they can be acceptable to the owner. Under the guidance of a veterinarian, determined and patient pet owners can solve most his pet behavioural problems without...

This is a series of papers presented by members of research institutes and of scientific expeditions to the above meeting held in November 1935 on equine encephalomyelitis which during the years 1932-35 had shown a considerable increase in incidence in Russia.
Papers Presented
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