title: Diagnosis and management of compulsive disorders in dogs and cats.
abstract: This article discusses the presenting signs, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of compulsive disorder. Problems with the diagnosis and heterogeneity of the condition are discussed. Likely causes, development, and pathophysiology of the condition form the basis for the clinical approach to the treatment of the condition. Treatment includes environmental and management changes, behavioral modification, and drugs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, 1248 Lynn Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1248, USA. luescher@vet.purdue.edu
authors.forename: Andrew U
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Luescher
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents