Patricia Solms (ed.)
From the Basics to Management
By professionals for practitioners: Sound practical tips and specific instructions
from veterinarians working in behavioral therapy
New: “Medical Training,” behavior and cruel breeding, current handouts for
pet owners, instructional videos
Marking, fear, or aggression:
Problem-oriented approach with case studies
Lifting, administering tablets, and combing: A short guide to training young cats
Conditioning, extinguishing, and redirection:
Cat-friendly methods for behavior modification
Numerous photos, checklists, and handouts: Easy-to-implement tips and exercises for everyday life
Behavioral problems are among the most common reasons cats are brought to
the veterinary practice. Six renowned veterinarians specializing in behavioral therapy
provide tips for everyday practice and describe
comprehensible therapeutic approaches for advising pet owners. The completely
revised and expanded 2nd edition offers concrete assistance both for the management of behavioral problems and for preventive measures
— not only for veterinary assistants!
ISBN: 978-3-8426-0106-2
Dr. med. vet. Patricia Solms (neé Kaulfuß) studied in Gießen and did her PhD on abnormal-repetitive behaviour in dogs. She holds the additional qualification behavioural therapy and is an expert for the federal states of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate for the performance of character examinations and certificates of competence. She does seminars on behaviour disorder in cats and dogs regularly for veterinarians and veterinary assistants. She is the author of numerous specialist publications and has her own practice in Mainz.
Release date: 31.03.2026
2nd revised and expanded edition
220 pages
Images: 80
ISBN: 978-3-8426-0106-2
