Pet behavioural disorders and client grief and loss

Authors: Calnon D
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Behaviour / Welfare, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Much has been written about the human animal bond and the veterinarian’s role in enhancing that relationship. In clinical practice it is also true that the client/veterinarian bond is critical for optimal patient care. Behavioural medicine requires particularly good client communication skills. This field of veterinary endeavour relies more than most others on client compliance to provide desirable results. The knowledge about behavioural medications has grown immensely in the last decade. Despite this, a behaviour modification programme is invariably required as part of any treatment plan for a behavioural disorder.1 A collaborative approach, in which the client is an active and willing participant, is key to producing optimal results.

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