Monique Feyrecilde

Cooperative Veterinary Care (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Cooperative Veterinary Care A new and improved edition of the original guide to veterinary care and husbandry putting the emotional welfare of animals first Every pet needs medical care in the veterinary clinic and husbandry at home. Fear and stress can present significant barriers to good care while also compromising safety for animal care professionals and pet owners. It's possible to help pets learn to allow and even willingly participate in veterinary care, husbandry, and grooming. With a foundation in learning theory and emphasizing practical techniques, Cooperative Veterinary Care is a groundbreaking guide to encouraging voluntary participation in veterinary care. Now updated to reflect the latest research and clinical information drawing on years of professional hands-on experience, it's a must-own for any small animal practice or pet professional looking to increase patient comfort and facilitate excellent care. * Foundations of learning and training to prepare any professional to get started right away * Unique exploration of the veterinary environment and how Cooperative Veterinary Care can help * Integration of the Fear Free(sm) Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety & Stress to quantify patient experiences * Step by step training plans for veterinary care and husbandry with photo and video demonstrations * Practical applications for all common procedures. * Foundation techniques which can be expanded to virtually any veterinary care or animal husbandry and grooming need Cooperative Veterinary Care is written for the veterinary professional team but will help anyone and everyone who cares for and interacts with pets.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. März 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781394163625
• Artikelnr.: 70236473

Autorenporträt

Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior working full time in the veterinary clinic setting. Her special interests are applied animal behavior of all species and promoting both the emotional and physical wellbeing of animals. Monique is the founder and owner of Teaching Animals near Seattle, Washington, USA and online at www.teachinganimals.com

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

About the Companion Website xvii

1 Introduction to Patient Centered Veterinary Care 1

1.1 First, Do No Harm 1

1.1.1 Veterinary Technician's Oath 1

1.1.2 Veterinarian's Oath 1

1.2 Stress, Fear, and the Veterinary Clinic 2

1.3 Freedom, Wants, and Needs 2

1.4 Iatrogenic Behavioral Injury 3

1.5 Focusing on Welfare Rather than Animal Restraint 4

References 9

2 Perception and Communication 11

2.1 Sensation and Perception 11

2.1.1 Vision 11

2.1.1.1 Canine Vision 12

2.1.1.2 Cat Vision 13

2.1.2 Hearing 13

2.1.2.1 Dog Hearing 13

2.1.2.2 Cat Hearing 15

2.1.3 Olfaction and Pheromones 15

2.1.3.1 Dog Olfaction and Pheromones 16

2.1.3.2 Cat Olfaction and Pheromones 16

2.1.3.3 Touch 16

2.1.3.4 Dog and Cat Touch 17

2.1.4 Taste 18

2.1.4.1 Dog and Cat Taste 18

2.1.4.2 Individual Variations: Nature and Nurture 18

2.2 Stress and Fear 18

2.3 Body Language 20

2.3.1 Evaluation Tools 21

2.3.2 Dog Body Language 23

2.3.2.1 Relaxed or Calm, Dog (FAS 0-1) 23

2.3.2.2 Mild Stress, Dog (FAS 1-2) 27

2.3.2.3 Moderate Stress, Dog (FAS 3) 29

2.3.2.4 Severe Stress, Dog (FAS 4-5) 31

2.3.3 Cat Body Language 34

2.3.3.1 Relaxed or Calm, Cat (FAS 0) 34

2.3.3.2 Mild Stress, Cat (FAS 1-2) 36

2.3.3.3 Moderate Stress, Cat (FAS 2-3) 38

2.3.3.4 Severe Stress, Cat (FAS 4-5) 38

2.4 Causes of Stress in the Veterinary Setting 40

2.4.1 Overview 40

2.4.2 Pain 40

2.4.3 Examination and Treatments 41

2.4.4 Emotional Capital and Trigger Stacking 42

2.4.5 Learning History 43

2.4.5.1 Normalizing Welfare for All 43

2.4.6 Steps for Success 44

References 45

3 Learning, Conditioning, and Training 47

3.1 Classical Conditioning 48

3.2 Operant Conditioning 51

3.2.1 Reinforcement 52

3.2.2 Positive Reinforcement 52

3.2.2.1 Example: Acquiring a Body Weight 52

3.2.2.2 Example: Teaching a Kitten to Target 52

3.2.3 Negative Reinforcement 53

3.2.3.1 Example: Fastening a Safety Belt 53

3.2.3.2 Example: Teaching an Animal to Stand Still When Restrained 53

3.2.4 Punishment 53

3.2.4.1 Negative Punishment 54

3.2.4.2 Positive Punishment 54

3.2.5 The Role of Marker-based Training 55

3.2.5.1 Marker-based Training: Mechanics Matter 56

3.2.5.2 Marker-based Training: Capturing 57

3.2.5.3 Marker-based Training: Shaping 59

3.3 Habituation, Sensitization, Desensitization, Counter Conditioning, and More 60

3.3.1 Habituation 60

3.3.2 Sensitization 60

3.3.2.1 Flooding 61

3.3.3 Desensitization, Classical Conditioning, Classical Counter Conditioning, and Operant Counter Conditioning 61

3.3.3.1 Desensitization 61

3.3.3.2 Classical Counter Conditioning 62

3.3.3.3 Operant Counterconditioning 63

3.3.4 Putting It All Together 64

3.3.4.1 Example: Leashing for a Walk 65

3.4 The ABCs of Behavior 65

3.4.1 Functional Assessment 65

3.4.2 Antecedents 66

3.4.3 Behavior 66

3.4.4 Consequences 66

3.4.4.1 Example: A Cat Avoids the Carrier 69

3.5 Fundamental Training Skills 69

3.5.1 Training Plans 69

3.5.2 Rewards and Re