RT Article
T1 Preparing veterinarians to respond to animal victims: understanding and treating the behavioral consequences of maltreatment
JF Animals as crime victims
SP 254
OP 267
A1 Segurson, Sheila
A1 Smith-Blackmore, Martha
A2 Smith-Blackmore, Martha
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1939022495
AB Animals who experience maltreatment, such as physical abuse, starvation, social isolation, and environmental deprivation, may suffer long-term psychological effects and emotional harm. An animal’s likelihood of experiencing posttraumatic stress and long-term behavioral consequences is related to many factors including their relationship with people or other animals, past experiences, genetics, the degree and duration of stress involved with the incident, and their perception of the experience. Support for animals who have experienced maltreatment begins with assessing their behavior. Treatment of these animals should include creating a sense of safety, providing them with a sense of control, protecting them from exposure to stressful stimuli, and reducing negative and increasing positive experiences. Depending on the severity of the animals’ symptoms, treatment might also include behavior modification and medication. With appropriate treatment, monitoring and support, many animals who have experienced maltreatment can live long, happy, and healthy lives.
NO Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 264-267
SN 9781802209877
K1 Animal maltreatment
K1 Behavior
K1 Treatment
K1 Posttraumatic stress
K1 Assessment
K1 Behavior Modification
DO 10.4337/9781802209884.00025