VetCE on Demand: A Tale Of Three Tails - Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors In Dogs utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.
Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARB) in animals encompass a diverse group activities characterized as repetitive, exaggerated, sustained, out of context, and without apparent function. In dogs common examples include spinning or tail chasing, light or shadow chasing, fly snapping, flank sucking, or self-injurious licking. Etiology is unclear but medical conditions and sources of distress should always be assessed. Common differentials and treatment plans, including management, medications, and behavior modification for common canine repetitive behaviors will be discussed.
At the end of the course participants should be able to:
- explain the common terms (compulsive disorder, stereotypies, displacement behaviors) associated with ABRs
- recognize medical differentials or comorbidities for canine ARBs
- outline how to develop treatment plans including environmental management, behavioral modification, and pharmaceutical treatments
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