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Leticia M S Dantas1, Niwako Ogata2
1American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Certified Fear Free Professional; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Behavioral Medicine Service, University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 501 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|August 30, 2023
Summary
The stress response impacts the central nervous system and overall health. Psychiatric treatments improve quality of life and lifespan in pets by managing stress and anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
Background:
- The stress response affects the central nervous system and multiple bodily systems.
- Chronic mental and behavioral disorders are linked to inflammation, immune dysfunction, and increased risk of chronic diseases.
- Psychiatric treatments offer significant benefits for animal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the impact of the stress response on animal health.
- To emphasize the role of psychiatric treatments in managing animal pathologies.
- To guide clinicians in appropriate medication selection for veterinary patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of current understanding of the stress response and its systemic effects.
- Analysis of the association between chronic pathologies and inflammatory/immune dysfunctions.
- Evaluation of available psychoactive medications for veterinary use.
Main Results:
- Psychiatric interventions effectively alleviate fear, stress, and anxiety in dogs and cats.
- Treatment can improve the quality of life and lifespan of veterinary patients.
- A range of safe psychoactive medications can be used in combination.
Conclusions:
- Understanding neurotransmitter and hormone functions is crucial for emotional processing, cognition, and behavior.
- Appropriate medication selection requires knowledge of drug mechanisms of action.
- Veterinary clinicians should be equipped to manage animal mental and behavioral health effectively.
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