Common Medical Conditions Affecting Problem Behaviors in Dogs and Cats Part 2

Course Details

This lecture has been RACE approved for 0.5 CE hour for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Lecture Description:

A number of different medical disorders can change behavior. These include anxiety disorders, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, dermatological disorders and urogenital disorders, to name just a few. This presentation will review the more common conditions causing behavior change with a focus on those medical conditions that are often and easily confused with primary behavior problems.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will learn to recognize some of the more unusual behavior changes associated with primary medical conditions.
• Attendees will develop a better understanding of the role that anxiety can play in certain medical conditions.
• Attendees will develop a better understanding of the role that stress and anxiety can play in some dermatological disorders.