Date 10th November 2008
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Rachel Casey BVMS DipECVBM-CA Dip(AS)CABC CCAB MRCVS
University of Bristol
Course outline
Cats are a behaviourally unique species and they sometimes struggle to cope in the modern domestic environment due to their limited ability to show social behaviour. This can result in the development of ‘behavioural strategies’ which may not be acceptable to owners, such as urine spraying, aggression or changing toileting habits. In addition, psychological stress contributes to a range of medical presentations that you are likely to encounter, from feline lower urinary tract disease to gastro-intestinal disease and respiratory infections.
This module will introduce you to the principles underlying cat behaviour and discuss some common ‘behaviour problems’ that you will encounter on a regular basis in practice. We will also discuss how to interpret the impact of environmentally induced stress on a range of medical presentations.
Specific areas to be covered include:
• Ethology of the domestic cat
• The importance of development on behaviour
• Learning and individual differences
• What is ‘stress’ and how does it affect cats?
• Common behaviour problems
• How to identify where stress may influence incidence of disease or recovery
• Case studies
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes,
refreshments and lunch