Punishment __ risk of bites and worsens aggressive behavior
Increases
Panting, pacing, aggression and lowered ears are signs of what in dogs/cats?
Anxiety/fear
__ is a receptor on the presynaptic terminal for the same NT released by the neuron.
Autoreceptor
T or F- BDZs bind to the same site that GABA does on the GABA(A) receptors
False
T or F- Gonadectomy does not eliminate behavioral problems but can reduce the intensity of such behaviors
True
Attachment to living is __ while attachment to non-living parts of an environment is __.
Socialization and localization
What does the B.I.T.E stand for?
Back off & buy time
Investigate
Teach & tourniquet
Empathize
Which type of receptor has a slower action but longer duration?
Metabotropic
This drug will produce a neuroleptic state or blunt normal & abnormal behavior
Phenothiazine tranquilizers
T or F- BDZs can be used to treat aggression
False
In what stage of life does the fear period begin and behavioral problems become evident?
Juvenile
T or F- Avoidance, relationship building, and behavior modification are 3 steps that can be implemented prior to a behavioral diagnosis
False: Avoidance, relationship building, and tool implementation are 3 methods which can address all behavioral issues even without a diagnosis
What is the main inhibitory NT in the brain & spinal cord?
GABA
These drugs will facilitate learning
SSRIs or dexmedetomidine (sileo)
What percent of cats have a temperament resistant to socialization?
15%
Reinforcement is defined as…
Consequence that increases likelihood of the behavior in the future
What training methods are ideal for behavior modification?
Operant conditioning, classical conditioning, desensitization & counterconditioning
Autoreceptor agonist and post synaptic receptor antagonists ___ communication across the synapse.
Decrease
Which drug is intended for single-episode dosing?
Dexmeditomidine
Clonidine or dexmedetomidine are a2 agonists which serve to __ NE release into the synapse.
Decrease
Lifting up your knee in response to a dog jumping up on you is an example of…
Positive punishment
What is the last treatment option for a behavioral problem?
Pharmaceutic and adjunct treatments
Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) degrades what monoamine NT?
Dopamine or NE
Phenothiazine utilizes __ receptor antagonist for its mechanism
Dopamine (D2)
Clonidine can result in bradycardia because it is what type of agent?
Hypotensive