A diagnostic classification of problem behavior in dogs and cats

Veterinary clinical ethology is a relatively new field in veterinary practice; with the development of a new discipline, problems often arise regarding diagnosis and the use of terminology. This article proposes a diagnostic system that can be applied by practitioners and researchers. The classifica...

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Published inThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 427
Main Author Odendaal, J S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1997
Subjects
Animals
Behavior, Animal - physiology
Cat Diseases - classification
Cat Diseases - diagnosis
Cat Diseases - etiology
Cats - genetics
Cats - physiology
Cats - psychology
Dog Diseases - classification
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - etiology
Dogs - genetics
Dogs - physiology
Dogs - psychology
Social Behavior
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Summary:Veterinary clinical ethology is a relatively new field in veterinary practice; with the development of a new discipline, problems often arise regarding diagnosis and the use of terminology. This article proposes a diagnostic system that can be applied by practitioners and researchers. The classification is divided into six main etiologic categories of behavior problems: (1) problems of a genetic origin, (2) problems caused during the animal's developmental stages, (3) ethogram deviations, (4) disturbed social interaction, (5) disease-related behavior, and (6) adaptation inabilities. Conditions may overlap, and all categories involved in a diagnosis should be mentioned for the sake of clarity and completeness.
ISSN:0195-5616
DOI:10.1016/S0195-5616(97)50047-7