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  • Animal Psychology

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  • Repetitive behaviors in companion animals share similarities with human obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).
  • These behaviors often go unrecognized, potentially due to high comorbidity with other behavioral problems or being dismissed as eccentricities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a standardized, 5-axis approach for assessing repetitive behavior problems in companion animals.
  • To aid in identifying the nature of these behaviors and the interplay of medical, environmental, and temperamental factors.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel 5-axis assessment framework.
  • Evaluation of the balance between medical, environmental, and temperamental influences on behavior.

Main Results:

  • The proposed 5-axis approach provides a structured method for analyzing complex behavioral issues.
  • Highlights the importance of considering multiple factors in the etiology of repetitive behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized assessment is crucial for recognizing and addressing repetitive behaviors in companion animals.
  • Effective management may involve a combination of environmental modification, behavioral modification, and pharmacotherapy.