Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare. Prevention and Treatment

443 Pages·2016·194.544 MB·English

by  Ilona Rodan DVM DABVP (Feline Practice), Sarah Heath BVSc DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB MRCVS

Feline
Behavioral Health
and Welfare
Feline
Behavioral
Health
and Welfare
Edited by
Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice)
Founder, Cat Care Clinic
Feline-Friendly Consultations
Cat Behavior Consultations
Madison, Wisconsin
Sarah Heath, BVSc, DipECAWBM(BM), CCAB, MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine
(Companion Animals)
Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
Upton, Chester, United Kingdom
3251RiverportLane
StLouis,MO63043
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I dedicate this book to my late parents, Susan and Kenneth Rodan, who taught me to love all
animals and to care for those in need while allowing them to maintain species-specific
behaviors; to my husband, Barry Ganetzky, for his incredible support and patience
during the past 2 years; and to my daughter Rebecca, son-in-law David, and grand-
daughter Leora, for being the wonderful family that they are.
Ilona Rodan
I dedicate this book to my family and friends and also to all my pets and patients past
and present who have taught me so much about the art of veterinary medicine.
Sarah Heath
P R E F A C E
Cats are not small dogs. of great concern to feline practitioners and owners and
Barbara Stein thisbookexploresthelinkbetweenobesityandbehavior
in terms of both etiology and potential management.
Catsarenotsmallpeople.Weneedtoallowcatsto
Painiscommonlyfoundtobeinvolvedincasesthatpre-
be cats!
sentasbehavioralconcerns,andexpertsfromthefieldof
Ilona Rodan
veterinary pain management have provided in-depth
The veterinary disciplines of feline internal medicine
consideration of the issues associated with the recogni-
and behavioral medicine are inextricably linked, and
tionandmanagementofacuteandchronicpaininfeline
inthisfirsteditionofFelineBehavioralHealthandWel-
patients. The specific condition of feline orofacial pain
fare, authors from both of these fields have come
syndrome is also discussed.
together with colleagues from other specialties, such
Whendealingwithbehaviorcases,itisimportantto
as pain management and neurology, to address the
have a good understanding of the emotional motiva-
importance of feline behavior in veterinary practice
tions that are involved, and in Part 6 of the book, the
and the interplay between behavior and disease.
first chapter is dedicated to this important topic. An
overview of some of the tools that can be used when
ORGANIZATION
managing and treating behavior cases is given in the
chapters on pheromones, drugs, and nutraceuticals.
The aim of this book is to improve the quality of care
In the last two sections of the book, the focus is on
that feline patients receive during their visit to the vet-
dealingwithbehaviorthatisconsideredtobeproblem-
erinary practice and maximize the benefits of the rela-
atic first within the veterinary context and secondly
tionship between cats and their owners.
within the home. The veterinary section concentrates
In Part 1, the book starts by looking at the impor-
onprovidingacat-friendlyapproachtotheconsultation
tance of behavior in a veterinary practice setting and
and gives practical advice on handling fearful, painful,
considers the implications for feline welfare, for exam-
and behaviorally challenging feline patients.
pleintermsoflackofadequateveterinarycare;lackof
Thefinalsectionbeginswithareviewofthosenormal
understanding of feline physical, social, and emotional
felinebehaviorsthatcanbeundesirablewithinthehome
needs; and risk of relinquishment and euthanasia.
andofferspracticaladviceforownersonhowtodealwith
Thesectionthatfollowsexplorestheissueofnormal
these. The remaining chapters concentrate on the two
felinebehaviorandencouragesbetterunderstandingof
most commonlypresented felinebehaviorproblemsof
socialinteractionsandcommunicationstyles.Informa-
house soiling and aggression and the distressing issue
tion about feline learning processes also provides
ofbehavioralchangeintheseniorcat.
importantbackgroundknowledgethatlaysthefounda-
To accompany the book, client handouts are pro-
tion for a better understanding of feline patients.
videdtosupporttheveterinaryprofessionineducating
Parts3and4focusontheneedtopreventbehavior
cat owners.
problems,bothinthehomesettingandintheveterinary
practice.Practicaladviceforclientsregardingpetselec-
Key Information
tioniscombinedwithinformationabouttheprovision
ofadequatehealthcareforcatsinbothaphysicalandan (cid:129) Therelevanceofbehaviortofelinehealthandwelfare
emotional sense. Prevention of behavior-related prob- (cid:129) Normal feline behavior and how it affects provision
lems in the veterinary practice is addressed over three of resources within a domestic environment
chapters covering the overall veterinary experience (cid:129) Importantclientconcernsandbarrierstofelinevet-
and the specific contexts of the consulting room and erinary visits
the hospitalization area. (cid:129) Feline emotions and how to recognize and manage
Inthefollowingsection,theinterplaybetweenbehav- negative emotional states within the veterinary
ioranddiseaseisexplored.Changesinbehaviorareoften practice
thekeytoownersrecognizingillness,pain,orstressand (cid:129) The interplay between behavior and disease
can also be important tools in the diagnostic process. (cid:129) The tools that are available to assist in the manage-
Stressasariskfactorfordiseasehasnowbeenwellrec- ment and treatment of behavioral cases
ognized in feline patients, and the first chapter in this (cid:129) Commonly encountered behavioral challenges,
section looksatthisissue.Obesityisamedicalproblem including house soiling and aggression
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viii PREFACE
INTENDED AUDIENCE important resource for veterinary students, behavior
residents,andveterinarytechnicianstudentsandthose
This book is principally written for primary veterinary preparing for the behavior specialty. It is hoped that
practitionerswhoworkwithcatsregardlessofthetype behavior and other veterinary specialists will also find
of practice, and other members of the veterinary team the focus on feline behavior and welfare interesting
including veterinary technicians/nurses. It is also an and enlightening.
A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S
This book would not have been possible without our to veterinary behaviorists, especially Sarah Heath, as
outstanding authors. Recruitment of international well as Karen Overall, Gary Landsberg, and Debbie
authors was important to provide a global perspective Horwitz,whotaughtandmentoredmeduringthepast
on feline behavioral health and welfare. Additionally, 18+years,acceptingmeasanonbehavioristwithapas-
authors specializing in behavior, feline medicine, pain sion to help veterinarians understand cats and to pre-
management, and other fields were chosen to ensure vent behavior problems. Last, but certainly not least,
theemotional,social,andphysicalaspectsoffelinewel- my gratitude goes to coeditor Sarah Heath for her
farewereallincluded.Tremendousthanksgoestoallof incredible knowledge of feline behavior, her patience
them. We would like to specifically acknowledge the and ability to write, her perseverance and dedication
contributionfromourcolleague,SophiaYin,whotrag- despite her health problems and treatments, and for
icallydiedwhilethebookwasinproduction. Hercon- her friendship.
tributiontoanimalwelfarewassignificantandshewill
Ilona Rodan
besadlymissed.Whileitiscustomarytoeditamultiple-
authorbookintoacommonstyle,youwillnotethatone
Thewritingandeditingforthisbookhasbeenastruggle
of Sophia’s chapters (Chapter 5) has been left in her
asithascoincidedwithaperiodofillhealth.Mytreat-
original writing style as a mark of respect.
mentforbreastcancerhasbeenahardjourneyandthis
We are also grateful to several colleagues for their
book has been a companion along the way. That com-
helpineditingcertainchapters,andtheyincludeIrene
panionship has not always been easy but I am glad we
Rochlitz, Margie Scherk, Andrew Sparkes, and Clare
have made it to the end of the publication process. I
Wilson. Thanks also goes to Gaille Perry for pictures
wouldlike tothankIlonaforher patiencewhenIhave
she provided.
beenunabletocontributeandwhenhealthandhospital
WewouldalsoliketothankPennyRudolph,Brandi
visitshavepreventedmefrom respondingaspromptly
Graham,andTraceySchrieferfromElsevierforalltheir
asshewouldhaveliked.Ilonahasbeenatruefriendand
support and commitment throughout the writing and
Ithankherforherpersonalsupportaswell.Iwouldlike
editing stages.
toacknowledgeallofthosewhohavebeenbesidemeon
We hope that this book will make a positive contri-
my cancer journey and have shown me so much love
bution to the understanding of our feline patients and
andsupport.Therearetoomanytomentionallbyname
will help to improve the welfare of cats within the vet-
butinparticularIwouldliketothankmysonsMatthew
erinary practice and at home.
and David, my daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren
Ilona Rodan
EthanandBeth,andallmywonderfulfriendsincluding
Sarah Heath
Rachel Dean, Christine Neilson, Ann Parry, Tiny
DeKeuster,JohnRobinson,DorothyCummins,Allison
In addition to thanking my family to whom I dedicate
German, Jill McPherson, Laura Borromeo, Clare
this book, I also wish to thank the veterinary team at
Hemmings,KarinFairhurst,andJaneTrundle.Thanks
the Cat Care Clinic, our clients, and especially all the
alsotoallthestaffatmypracticefortheirhelpinsup-
cats who have helped teach me about feline behavior
portingmeoverthisdifficulttimeandtoChrisFozzard,
and welfare over the past three decades. Thanks also
who will always be someone special to me. Above all I
to the American Association of Feline Practitioners
would like to thank the wonderful staff of the NHS
forhelpingmebecomethebestfelinepractitionerpos-
(Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and the Countess of
sible and a leader in veterinary medicine. Enormous
Chester Hospital) and Macmillan Cancer Support
thanks also goes to my best friend, Eliza Sundahl,
who have quite literally saved my life.
who emotionally supported me throughout the long
processofwritingandediting.Iamalsoforevergrateful Sarah Heath
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C O N T R I B U T O R S
Martha Cannon, BA, VetMB, DSAM(Fel) Understanding Emotions
Oxford Cat Clinic Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK Handling the Cat that is in Pain
The Cat in the Veterinary Practice Intercat Conflict
The Cat in the Consulting Room
Housing Cats in the Veterinary Practice Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, Diplomate ACVB
Veterinary Behaviorist
Rachel Casey, BVMS, PhD, DipECAWBM, CCAB, Veterinary Behavior Consultations
MRCVS St. Louis, Missouri
Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Pet Selection
Welfare Tools of the Trade: Psychopharmacology
School of Clinical Veterinary Science and Nutrition
University of Bristol
Bristol, UK Isabelle Iff, Dr.med.vet., DipECVAA, CertVetAc
Human-Directed Aggression in Cats (IVAS), LicAc(BAWMA), MRCVS
Anaesthetist and Instructor
Sagi Denenberg, DVM, MACVSc(Behaviour) Veterinary Anaesthesia School For Technicians
Behaviour Consultant (VASTA)
North Toronto Veterinary Behaviour Specialty Clinic Veterinary Anaesthesia Services
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Zurcherstrasse, Winterthur, Switzerland
Behavior Problems of the Senior Cat Chronic Pain and Behavior
Theresa L. DePorter, DVM, MRCVS, DipECAWBM Christos Karagiannis, DVM, MSc, MRCVS
Oakland Veterinary Referral Services Resident ECAWBM
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Group
Use of Pheromones in Feline Practice School of Life Sciences
Tools of the Trade: Psychopharmacology and Nutrition University of Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
Alexander German, BVSc(Hons), PhD Stress as a Risk Factor for Disease
ReaderinSmallAnimalMedicine Understanding Emotions
DepartmentofObesityandEndocrinology
SchoolofVeterinaryScience Gary M. Landsberg, BSc, DVM, DACVB,
UniversityofLiverpool DECVBM-CA
Neston,Merseyside,UK Veterinary Behaviourist
Feline Obesity North Toronto Animal Clinic;
Director of Veterinary Affairs
Richard Gowan, BVSC(Hons), MACVSc(Feline CanCog Technologies
Medicine) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Cat Clinic Tools of the Trade: Psychopharmacology
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Nutrition
Chronic Pain and Behavior Behavior Problems of the Senior Cat
Sarah Heath, BVSc, DipECAWBM(BM), CCAB, Jacqueline M. Ley, BVSc(Hons), PhD
MRCVS (Psychology), FANCVS(Veterinary
EuropeanVeterinarySpecialistinBehaviouralMedicine Behaviour), DECAWBM
(Companion Animals) Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behaviour
Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice Animal Behaviour Consultations
Upton, Chester, UK Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia
Feline Behavior and Welfare Feline Communication
Feline Obesity Normal Social Behavior
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome Normal but Unwanted Behavior in Cats
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xii CONTRIBUTORS
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP(Feline) Kersti Seksel, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS. MA(Hons),
President FACVSc, DACVBM, DECAWBM
American Association of Feline Practitioners Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Hillsborough, New Jersey; School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Owner, Bytown Cat Hospital, Charles Sturt University
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
Providing Appropriate Healthcare Providing Appropriate Behavioral Care
House Soiling Problems
Amy L. Pike, BS(Zoology), DVM
Resident Eliza Sundahl, DVM, DABVP(Feline)
Veterinary Behavior Consultations KC Cat Clinic
St. Louis, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri
Pet Selection Overland Park, Kansas
Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations
Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS(Hons), PhD
†
Assistant Director Sophia Yin , DVM, MS, DACVB
Animal Welfare Division Department of Animal Science
American Veterinary Medical Association University of California
Schaumburg, Illinois Davis, California;
Acute Pain and Behavior Premier Pet Behavior Consultant;
Behavior Consultant
Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP(Feline Practice) San Francisco Veterinary Specialists
Founder, Cat Care Clinic San Francisco, California;
Feline-Friendly Consultations President
Cat Behavior Consultations CattleDog Publishing
Madison, Wisconsin Davis, California
Importance of Feline Behavior in Veterinary Practice Feline Learning
Feline Behavior and Welfare Handling the Challenging Cat
The Cat in the Veterinary Practice
The Cat in the Consulting Room
Housing Cats in the Veterinary Practice
Providing Feline-Friendly Consultations
Handling the Cat that is in Pain
Clare Rusbridge, BVMS, PhD, DECVN, MRCVS
Chief of Neurology
Fitzpatrick Referrals
Eashing, Surrey, UK;
ReaderIn Veterinary Neurology
School of Veterinary Medicine
Universityof Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, UK
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome
†
Deceased.
C L I E N T H A N D O U T S
Advantages and Risks of Feline Spay or Castration My Cat is Healthy—Or is it? 429
Surgery 397 Pheromonatherapy 431
Advantages of Boarding Your Cat at a Veterinary Playing With Your Cat 433
Practice 399 Senior Health and Behavior: Early Reporting is
Cat-Friendly Medication Administration the Best Medicine 435
Techniques 403 Setting up a Home for Cats 437
Did You Know? Fun Facts and Figures to Help Should I Adopt Another Cat? 439
Select a New Feline Family Member 405 Social Behavior 441
Does My Cat Hurt? 407 Training Your Cat to Love Medications 443
Does My Cat Suffer From Chronic Pain? 409 Transporting Your Cat Made Easier 445
Does My Cat Suffer From Painful Arthritis? 411 Understanding Our Commitment to Minimize
Excessive Vocalization 413 Your Cat’s Stress 447
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 415 What are Feline Odontoclastic Resorption
Help! My Cat Keeps Waking Me Up! 417 Lesions? 449
How to Pill Your Cat With Kindness: A Cat What Care Does Your Cat Need? 451
Friendly Approach to Medicating 419 What Is My Cat Trying to Say? Information
Informed Consent for Psychotropic Drug Use for Owners About Cat Body Language 453
for a Cat 421 What We Learn When We Examine
Introducing a New Cat into a Household 423 Your Cat 455
Managing Normal but Unwanted Behavior 425 When Your Cat Needs Hospitalization 459
Managing Your Cat’s Painful Degenerative
Joint Disease (Arthritis) 427
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