Veterinary Psychiatry of the Dog Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavioral Disorders

This richly illustrated textbook delivers a functional vision of dog behaviors. Daily applicable, it offers practical solutions for canine behavioral care with a consistently medical approach to disorders. Readers find a thorough introduction to factors influencing behavior, the canine neuroanatomy and physiology, psychopathologies, as well as treatment options. Drawing on the latest studies in neuroscience, ethology, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as the clinical experience of its expert authors, this guide is both comprehensive and accessible. Multiple clinical case studies illustrate and support presented details on medication and therapies.

Behavioral pathology is one of the main challenges in veterinary medicine. Not only are they a cause of suffering for the animal, but they can also affect the quality of the relationship with the pet owners or pose a danger to society. Hence, treatment of these behavioral disorders requires an integrative approach to canine healthand well-being.

The book's easy-to-access and descriptive structure allows many audiences to understand a subject area that is all too often considered complex. It addresses veterinary students, practitioners, and future expert veterinarians seeking approach to deep knowledge, as well as all other dog professionals curious to discover a complementary view with respect for the animal and owner.

Part I : Psychophysiology. The foundations of veterinary psychiatry.- Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the dog.- The main biological functions and the endocrinological mechanisms of behavior.- Brain development and ontogeny behaviors.- The notions of welfare and quality of life. Part II : Psychopathology. The architecture of the model.- Psychological states.- Fear axis disorders.- Self-control axis disorders.- Social integration axis Disorders.- Attachment axis disorders.- Communication disorders.- Essential psychiatric disorders.- Aging disorders.- The link between psychiatric and physical disorders.- Semiology in veterinary psychiatry.- Part III : Psychopharmacology. Introduction to psychopharmacology.- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).- Tricyclic antidepressants.- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).- Benzodiazepines.- Sympathicolytics.- Antiepileptic drugs.- Tetracyclic antidepressants or NaSSA.- Neuroleptics.- Miscellaneous psychotropic drugs.- Hormonal therapies.- Non-prescription treatments.-Part IV : Psychotherapy. Introduction to veterinary psychotherapy.- The practical application of veterinary psychotherapy.- The causes and consequences of care in veterinary facilities.- Veterinary psychiatry in the daily life of the general veterinarian practitioner.

Sylvia Masson, DVM, holds a university diploma of veterinary psychiatry DUPV. As a specialist in companion animal behavior medicine, ECAWBM-BM certified, she is a member of the board of GECAF, Study Group for Companion Animal Behavior that belongs to AFVAC the French Association of Veterinarians for Companion Animals , she is also Secretary of the board of the European Society of Clinical Veterinary Ethology ESVCE. After practicing general veterinary medicine, including behavior medicine, for approximately ten years, Sylvia specialized in behavior medicine. She practices veterinary psychiatry as a referral consultant in her veterinary clinic in Voreppe, France. As a speaker in France and internationally, she has published several research papers and a popular science book titled « G.E.R.E.R. l’éducation et le comportement de votre chien ».

Stéphane Bleuer-Elsner, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma in veterinary behaviorist DIE. He is a certified specialist in companion animal behavior medicine from the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine (ECAWBM-BM), and serves as Vice-president abroad of Zoopsy, the French veterinary association of zoopsychiatry. Transitioning from many years as a general veterinarian in France, Stéphane Bleuer-Elsner pursued specialization in behavioral medicine. He immigrated to Israel in 2011, where he currently dedicates his practice exclusively to veterinary psychiatry in Tel Aviv. With experience as a lecturer in France, Israel, and at international conferences, he has authored several research papers.

Gérard Muller, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE. Gérard is a specialist in pet behavioral medicine, ECAWBM-BM graduate. He participated in the creation of the college and was one of the "funding diplomats" of this institution. As former president of the veterinary association of zoopsychiatry Zoopsy, Gérard practiced for more than 30 years in his veterinary clinic in Lille (France), combining a generalist activity with a specialist activity in behavioral medicine. He has participated in the training of many colleagues in the discipline. Gérard has been a lecturer in France and internationally and has participated in several research projects during the last 20 years of his career.

Tiphaine Médam, PhD in cognitive psychology and dog trainer, earned two Masters degrees in language science and ethology. At the end of her doctorate, Tiphaine undertook training in canine education and followed the teachings of the university diploma of veterinary psychiatry (DUPV). She works in collaboration with veterinarians to rehabilitate dogs with behavioral problems and as a veterinary assistant. She has trained numerous dog trainers and veterinarians in behavioral rehabilitation techniques and has published several research papers.

Jasmine Chevallier, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE and is a member of the board of the veterinary association of zoopsychiatry Zoopsy. Jasmine practices as a general veterinarian in the South of France. She started her career in an animal protection shelter and has been practicing behavioral medicine for the past 15 years. In parallel to her activity as a general practitioner, which brings her closer to the daily life of owners and their animals, she is a traveling consultant in behavioral medicine and receives in the Var, Paris and Loir-et-Cher. She is also an author and lecturer in this discipline.

Emmanuel Gaultier, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE and a master degree in ethology. He is a specialist in companion animal behavior medicine, ECAWBM-BM certified, and Vice-president of GECAF, Study Group on Companion Animal Behavior as well as member of the board of GEMP, Study Group for Preventive Medicine, groups that belong to AFVAC the French Association of Veterinarians for Companion Animals,. Emmanuel was at the origin of the creation of the behavioral medicine consultation at the National Veterinary School of Nantes. He then worked for 12 years as a research fellow in a pheromone research institute. He is now practicing as a specialist in itinerant consultation in the Avignon area. Emmanuel has been a lecturer in France and internationally and has co-authored several research papers.

Illustrator is: 

Menelia Vasilopoulou Kampitsi,PhD in biology and scientific illustrator

Recipient of a Ph.D. in Biology from the Laboratory of Functional Morphology at the University of Antwerp.

After studying organism biology and ecology in Greece and France, Menelia Vasilopoulou Kampitsi undertook a PhD in functional ecology in Belgium, which led her to the field of&nb