Chapter 5 & 6 Flashcards
What are some of the effects of chronic stress on a dog?
weight loss, the presence of a stress leukogram, and decreased immunity to disease. Also can demonstrate increased motor activity and repetitive activity that can lead to self-injury, such as lick granulomas.
What is the most important thing the technician can do for the owner of a fearful dog?
a technician can help the owner recognize the problem right away and understand how they can at least prevent fear or anxiety from worsening.
What are three of the most common behaviors seen in a dog with separation anxiety?
Fear, Anxiety/Distress, destructive behavior
Neutering affects which canine behaviors?
Neutering is likely to affect only hormonally influenced behavior such as roaming, marking, mounting behavior in male dogs and aggression if it occurs between 2 male dogs.
What are the clinical signs seen in a dog with canine cognitive disorder?
DISHA disorientation interactions decreased with people Sleep/wake cycle changes House-training forgotten Activity alterations
How has domestication changed the behavior of the domestic cat from that of its wild ancestors?
Domestication of the cat has led to a highly adaptable animal that can modify its social organization according to available resources. They can live in a house with many other cats. Their wild ancestors were a solitary, desert-dwelling animal.
Describe the appearance of an aggressive cat?
appears to be walking on tiptoe with its head down so that it appears that the rear end is higher than its fore end. The tail tip is down, but the tip is held away from the hocks and the hair on the rump and tail may be piloerected. Its ears are erect but swiveled in such a way as to point the openings to the side.
List 5 reasons that cats seem to dislike going to the veterinary hospital?
Cats dislike changes in their environment
Don’t like carrier because they rarely see it except
on trips to the vet
The vet clinic becomes associated with their feelings
of fear or anxiety
Are subjected to different smells -strange dogs
Fear of leaving carrier in the exam room
Because we know cats are going to claw objects, what advice should be given to a new cat owner to prevent destruction in the home?
Teach cats to scratch on appropriate objects. Appropriate scratching areas must be provided & inappropriate places made inaccessible.
Cats should have several different scratch posts, things to climb on to prevent clawing household furniture, carpet, etc
Which two intercat behaviors suggest that two or more cats are comfortable with each other?
affiliative behaviors - cheek and tail rubbing
sleep and/or laying next to each other
What are the parts of the Five-step pro-action plan for preventing behavior problems?
EPMUM
Elicit and reinforce appropriate behavior
Prevent or minimize inappropriate behavior
Meet your pet’s behavioral and developmental needs
Use the “take away” method (negative punishment) to discourage inappropriate behavior
Minimize discipline (positive punishment) and use it correctly when necessary.
What are only 3 medications that are approved by the FDA for use in dogs with behavioral problems?
Clomicalm (clomipramine)
Reconcile (fluoxetine)
Anipryl ( selegiline)
What is AVBT
Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians - certifies technicians in the specialty of behavior
What is ABS?
Animal Behavior Society - organization that certifies Applied Animal Behaviorists
