The Great Misunderstood: Feline Neurobehavioral Disorders Introduction: Feline neurobehavioral disorders are frequently misdiagnosed due to a lack of understanding of the species-specific corticolimbic architecture. This session focuses on how the feline brain processes emotional stimuli and the consequences of limbic system dysfunction. Aims: • To provide an in-depth analysis of the feline corticolimbic system and […]
How Many Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Do You Know? Introduction: While "OCD" is a common term in veterinary medicine, true compulsive disorders are rarer than clinical shorthand suggests. This session differentiates between stereotypies, displacement behaviors, and genuine obsessive-compulsive pathologies. Aims: • To establish strict diagnostic criteria for compulsive disorders in cats and dogs. • To explore the […]
Is Castration the Right Choice for Your Cat Patient? Introduction: Routine gonadectomy is being increasingly scrutinized within the veterinary community. This session evaluates the behavioral and welfare implications of castration in cats, challenging the "one-size-fits-all" approach to population and individual management. Aims: • To analyze the long-term behavioral effects of Castration/neutering in cats. • To […]
Do Not Exclude Feline Patients from Follow-Up Introduction: Feline patients are significantly under-represented in clinical follow-ups, largely due to the stress of transportation and the clinical environment. This session focuses on optimizing the clinic-client-patient interface to ensure continuity of care. Aims: • To provide practical strategies for low-stress feline handling and hospital environment modification. • […]
Is Castration the Right Choice for Your Dog Patient? Introduction: The decision to neuter a dog has profound implications for their behavioral development and long-term health. Using an evidence-based approach, this session reviews the latest data on how gonadectomy influences behaviour too. Aims: • To review recent literature regarding the impact of sex hormones on […]