Course Overview
Many people who love cats have a hard time saying “No” when the opportunity arises to get “just one more.” However, a lack of understanding of the natural behavior of the cat, their normal social structure and behavioral needs can lead to problems when you randomly add cats to a household where one or more cats already live.
This presentation will review the social structure of the cat and why introducing unrelated cats can be so challenging. Instructions on how to properly introduce new cats will be covered as well as how to treat aggression problems once they have begun. Information on providing for the cats behavioral needs will be reviewed so that the veterinarian can council cat owners on how to maintain a peaceful multicat home.
About the Author
Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW
Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President of the College. She is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the country and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.
About the Author
Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW
Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President of the College. She is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the country and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.