Current Issues and Research in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine

1. The Introduction of a Female Tiger (Panthera tigris) in a Pre-Established Group of Two Neutered Males: A Case Study
2. Treatment of Generalized Anxiety in a Cheetah
3. Using Multiple Correspondence Analysis to Define Groups of Dogs
4. High Prevalence of Feline Aggression Cases Targeted Towards People in Japan
5. Evaluation of Immunological, Stress and Behavioural Parameters in Dogs (Canis familiaris) with Anxiety-Related Disorders
6. The Influence of the Experimenter’s Expectancy in the Results of the Assessment of Appeasing Pheromones in Stress of Police Dogs (Canis familiaris) during Training
7. The Control of Puppy (Canis familiaris) Disturbance of Owners at Night
8. The Use of the DAP® Collar to Reduce Stress during Training of Police Dogs (Canis familiaris): A Preliminary Study
9. Rearing Environment and Behavioral Development of Psittacine Birds
10. Comparison of 24 Cases of Canine Fear-Related Aggression with Structured, Clinician-Initiated Follow-Up and 42 Cases with Unstructured Client-Initiated Follow-Up
11. Objective Measurement of Fear-Associated Learning in Dogs
12. Canine Aggression: A Survey in Northern Italy
13. A Comparison of Cases Referred to Behaviorists in Three Different Countries
14. Canine Behaviour Type Index
15. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Prevalence, Clinical Signs and Treatment with a Nutraceutical
16. Nutritional Supplementation in Cases of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Results of a Clinical Trial
17. Comparison of the Behaviour of Three Groups of Chickens (Gallus domesticus) during Their Growth: Preliminary Results
18. Influence of Appropriate Water Supply for Peking Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) on Behavior during Common Fattening Period
19. Development of Grazing Posture Preference in Foals (0–1 Yr) and Their Dams and Its Relation to Other Asymmetrical Behaviours
20. The Effect of Handling and Environmental Enrichment on the Exploratory and Alert Behaviours and Reactivity Level of Foals (Equus caballus)
21. A Search for Temperament-Associated Genetic Polymorphisms in Horses
22. Aggression in Wolves (Canis lupus): Ambivalent Behaviour as a Model for Comparable Behaviour in Dogs (Canis familiaris)
23. Correlations Between Individual Specificities of Piglets (Sus scrofa) and Behavioural Patterns Involved in Cannibalism during Growing-Finishing Period
24. Assessing Prolactinaemia in Anxious Dogs (Canis familiaris): Interest in Diagnostic Value and Use in the Selection of the Most Appropriate Psychotropic Drug
25. A Retrospective Analysis of Relationships with Severity of Signs of Fear of Fireworks and Treatment Outcome in 99 Cases
26. Use of a Cape (The Storm Defender ® ) in the Treatment of Canine (Canis familiaris) Thunderstorm Phobia
27. Trends in Canine and Feline Behavioral Diagnoses: 1991–2001
28. The Effect of an Additional Programme of Socialisation for Kittens (Felis sylvestris) in a Rescue Centre on Behaviour and Suitability as a Pet after Re-homing
29. Evaluation of a Behavioral Assessment Questionnaire in Animal Shelters
30. Behavioural Testing for Dog (Canis

This volume illustrates the diversity of ongoing research in the field of veterinary behavioral medicine and includes the current findings of scientists, veterinarians, and practitioners. The materials included provide additions to the growing knowledge base, refine or confirm current opinions, provide avenues for further research, and increase the appreciation and understanding of the different approaches used internationally within the discipline.