Veterinary Psychopharmacology

Sharon L. Crowell-Davis DVM, PhD, was one of the founding Diplomats of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She has 27 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems in domestic and zoo animals and is currently a Professor at the University of Georgia. Thomas Murray, BS, PhD, is Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, where he is also a Distinguished Research Professor with 24 years experience in psychopharmacology

Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Amino Acid Neurotransmitters: Glutamate, GABA, and the Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines. Chapter 3 Benzodiazepines. Chapter 4 Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Serotonin. Chapter 5 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. Chapter 6 Azapirones. Chapter 7 Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine and Dopamine. Chapter 8 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. Chapter 9 Antipsychotics. Chapter 10 CNS Stimulants. Chapter 11 Tricyclic Antidepressants. Chapter 12 Endogenous Opioid Peptides. Chapter 13 Opioids and Opioid Antagonists. Chapter 14 Hormones. Chapter 15 Combinations. Appendix. Index.