title: Diagnosis and treatment of destructive behavior in dogs.
abstract: Destructive behavior in dogs can be expensive for owners and life-threatening for dogs. The human-companion animal bond is jeopardized. A diagnostic plan should address both behavioral and medical causes of destructive behavior. Once a diagnosis has been established, a successful therapeutic plan can be formulated. Treatment includes modification of both behavior and environment and may incorporate the judicious use of psychotropic medication.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Lindell
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs