Feline Behavior and Welfare

Introduction - The cat its history, domestication, evolution, changing role in society, etc
Kersti Seksel

Section 1: Normal Feline Behavior

1. Senses and Communication
Wailani Sung

2. Ontogeny and Development of Behavior
Goncalo Da Graca Pereira

3. Social Behavior
Kelly C. Ballantyne

4. Reproductive Behavior
Amy Pike and Meaghan Ropski

5. Feeding and Drinking Behavior
Diane Frank

6. Elimination Behavior
Stephanie Borns-Weil

7. Grooming Behavior
Valarie V. Tynes

Section 2: Prevention of Feline Behavior Problems

8. Preadoption/Prepurchase Counseling
Trepheena Hunter

9. Meeting the Cat's Environmental Needs
Valli Parthasarathy

10. Behavior Problems of the Kitten
Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy

11. Reducing Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic
Amy Learn

12. Understanding the Role of Stress and Physical Illness in Behavioral Health
Melissa Bain

13. How Cats Learn
Kristyn Vitale

Section 3: Problem Feline Behavior

14. ConflictSocial Conflict Between Cats
Carlo Siracusa

15. Human Directed Aggression
Leticia M.S. Dantas

16. House soiling
Beth Strickler

17. Destructive Behavior
Valarie V. Tynes

18. Over-grooming Behavior
Jill Elizabeth Sackman

19. Pica and Other Ingestive Behavior Problems
Diane Frank

20. Problems with Excessive Vocalization
Karen Sueda

21. Behavior Problems of the Aging Cat
Valarie V. Tynes

Appendix A Frequently Used Medications for Feline Problem Behaviors
Niwako Ogata
Appendix B – Client Handouts
Valarie V. Tynes
Appendix C Questionnaires and Screening Forms
Valarie V. Tynes