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Rolan Tripp, DVM

Rolan Tripp, DVM. Canine Aggression Diagnosis. Veterinary Staff are at increased risk for injury due to canine aggression. Canine Aggression. Aggression is the most common canine behavior problem referred to veterinary behavior consultants.

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Rolan Tripp, DVM

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  1. Rolan Tripp, DVM Canine Aggression Diagnosis

  2. Veterinary Staff are at increased risk for injury due to canine aggression.

  3. Canine Aggression • Aggression is the most common canine behavior problem referred to veterinary behavior consultants. • The insurance industry pays an estimated $1 billion per year in dog-bite liability claims through home owner policies. • DVM Newsmagazine Rolan Tripp, DVM

  4. Rolan Tripp, DVM Whittier Daily News 8-5-02

  5. Determine severity of bites • Left a mark? • Punctured skin? • Multiple rapid bites? • Deep bite and thrash? • Going for face or throat? • Number of bites in dog’s lifetime? • Any fatalities? Rolan Tripp, DVM

  6. CDC Data

  7. Comparing the Risk… • “A special kind of horror is reserved for mothers who kill their children. Susan Smith, who drowned her two young sons by driving her car into a lake became a media sensation. Unfortunately, in addition to these high-profile cases, hundreds of mothers kill their children in the United States each year” • From: Amazon.com Editorial Review of • Mothers Who Kill Their Childrenby Cheryl L. Meyer & Michelle Oberman Rolan Tripp, DVM

  8. Definition… “Violence or the threat of violence.” Diagnosis…“Take a history before you take a life.” Aggression Determine… “Context”And Motivational Diagnosis Rolan Tripp, DVM

  9. Agonistic Barrier Frustration Competitive Displaced Dominance Drug Influenced Encephalopathic Epileptic Fear/Defensive Food Guarding Hormonally Influenced Idiopathic Improperly Socialized 25 Sub-Types of Aggression Rolan Tripp, DVM

  10. Irritable/Discomfort Maternal Protective Owner Protective Pack Response Pain Induced Play Escalation Possessive Predatory Senile Territorial Trained Unintentionally Learned 25 Sub-Types of Aggression Rolan Tripp, DVM

  11. “Brutus” • Signalment: 5 yr old, 110 lb Male Intact Mixed Breed(Mix of - Rottweiler, Akita & Char Pei) No training or early socialization experience • Problem list: Hypothyroid; Chronic otitis externa • Presented for: Recheck ears and thyroid levels, adjust Prednisone dose. Restrained by owner w/ pronged pinch collar • Problem: Cannot be handled, barks and threatens anyone entering exam room. Growls at owner’s attempts to calm. • Other: Previous painful experiences; doesn’t like Bob. Ms brings treats in a Ziploc as requested. Rolan Tripp, DVM

  12. Agonistic Barrier Frustration Competitive Displaced Dominance Drug Influenced Encephalopathic Epileptic Fear/Defensive Food Guarding Hormonally Influenced Idiopathic Improperly Socialized What sub-types of aggression does “Brutus” have? Rolan Tripp, DVM

  13. Irritable/Discomfort Maternal Protective Owner Protective Pack Response Pain Induced Play Escalation Possessive Predatory Senile Territorial Trained Unintentionally Learned What sub-types of aggression does “Brutus” have? Rolan Tripp, DVM

  14. Agonistic Barrier Frustration Drug Influenced Dominance Fear/Defensive Food Guarding Hormonally Influenced Improperly Socialized Irritable (Discomfort) Owner Protective Pain Induced Territorial Unintentionally Learned Aggression Dx for Brutus Rolan Tripp, DVM

  15. Impulse Dyscontrol Aggression • Anxiety or Dominance related • Lack of Warning • Unpredictability (O point of view) • Lack of Inhibition = serious attack • May be called, “Rage Syndrome.” Rolan Tripp, DVM

  16. Aggression in the Hospital • Defends the exam room • Defending owner • Fearful in exam room • Owner can’t apply a muzzle • Barking in the reception area • Male Urine Marking • Backed into kennel. Rolan Tripp, DVM

  17. Preventing Aggression Raising a gentle adult dog begins with socialization and gentle handling as a puppy. Rolan Tripp, DVM

  18. Summary Diagnosing aggression depends on a careful history, and analysis of the context of the conflict. Rolan Tripp, DVM

  19. Additional Resources www.AnimalBehavior.Net Animal Behavior Network Membership “Pet Perception Management” ManualRolan Tripp, DVM RTripp@AnimalBehavior.Net Ph (800) 372-3706 Rolan Tripp, DVM

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