Separation anxiety in dogs.
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January 2008 27 COMPENDIUM AboutThis Column Behavior problems are a significant cause of death (euthanasia) in companion animals. While most veterinary practices are necessarily geared toward the medical aspect of care, there are many opportunities to bring behavior awareness into the clinic for the benefit of the pet, the owner, and ourselves. This column acknowledges the importance of behavior as part of veterinary medicine and speaks practically about using it effectively in daily practice. SeparationAnxiety in Dogs
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Risk factors and behaviors associated with separation anxiety in dogs.
OBJECTIVES To determine potential risk factors and behaviors associated with separation anxiety and develop a practical index to help in the diagnosis of separation anxiety in dogs. DESIGN Case-control study. ANIMALS 200 dogs with separation anxiety and 200 control dogs with other behavior problems. PROCEDURES Medical records were reviewed for signalment, history of behavior problems, hom...
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- Compendium
دوره 30 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008