Genral anxiety and intraspecific aggression in cats case report
Abstract
Two european shorthair cats turned to The Ethology External Service of the Complutense University of Madrid, referred by their veterinarian. An 8 years old neutered male cat (Joe), and a 2 years old sterilized female cat (Lily). The purpose of the consultation reported by the owners, was the aggression from Joe to Lily. The specialist on animal behavior diagnosed a general anxiety disorder, concluding that the anxiety was leading to intraspecific aggression. The treatment consisted in a behavioral modification program linked to psychopharmacology therapy and environmental modification. It was also utilized the Magnesium trace element. The psychopharmacological treatment for Joe, consisted in the oral administration of Diazepam (2mg/kg), and Fluoxetine (20mg/5ml). Otherwise, Lily was treated with complementary therapies, using 1 ampoule of Magnesium trace element every 24 hours. After 7 months of therapy, the intraspecific aggression disappeared.Downloads
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