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What Can a Veterinary Behaviorist Do For My Cat?

Before you can begin to ask what a veterinary behaviorist can do for you, you need to know what one is! The term is a very specific one that is reserved for those entitled to use it by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). But there are many vets who have a special interest in veterinary behavior and who promote behavioral medicine in their practice. The difference between vets with a special interest in animal behavior and veterinary behaviorists is one of training.

To be a Veterinary Behaviorist You Have to Have Either:

What You Stand to Gain

So now that you know what a veterinary behaviorist is, we can start to consider what one can do to help you with your pet peeve. Quite a lot, as it happens:

Behavioral Management and Treatment

These days treatment is holistic in the sense that it embraces all aspects of the cat’s life and lifestyle. Subjects that would be addressed include: