Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science: Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Medicine
Veterinary Application
Discuss the : How does this behavior affect animal health or treatment? (e.g., positive reinforcement vs. aversive methods ).
- "Animal Behavior" by John Alcock: This comprehensive textbook provides an overview of the principles of animal behavior, including learning, communication, and social behavior.
- "Veterinary Behavioral Medicine" by Bonnie Beaver: This book provides a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders in animals, and is a valuable resource for veterinarians and animal behaviorists.
- "The Emotional Lives of Animals" by Marc Bekoff: This book provides a fascinating exploration of the emotional lives of animals, and challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about animal cognition and emotion.
Pain: The Great Masquerader
6.1 The Aggressive Patient