Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to Feline Behavior -- 2. Feline Behavior of Sensory and Neural origin -- 3. Feline Communicative Behavior -- 4. Feline Social Behavior -- 5. Male Feline Sexual Behavior -- 6. Female Feline Sexual Behavior -- 7. Feline Ingestive Behavior -- 8. Feline Eliminative Behavior -- 9. Feline Locomotive Behavior -- 10. Feline Grooming Behavior -- Appendix A. Phonetics of Feline Vocalization -- Appendix B. Sensory Response Development -- Appendix C. Motor Response Development -- Appendix D. Miscellaneous Response Development -- Appendix E. Psychopharmacologic Agents Used in Cats.

This book covers all common behavior problems pertaining to the cat, including the history of feline development to social and communicative behavior. An excellent resource for both professionals and pet owners alike, it features a clear format and easily accessible information. Discussions focus on the changing role of a cat's behavior for humans, as well as new treatments that arise as more is understood about cat behavior. Chapters are written in a clear, concise manner, making it easy for the reader to fully comprehend the different behavior patterns in cats, including:Neurologic and sensory behaviorCommunicative behaviorSocial behaviorSexual behaviorIngestive hehaviorEliminative behaviorLocomotive behaviorGrooming behavior.