Veterinary Psychiatry of the Dog

Sylvia Masson, DVM, holds a university diploma of veterinary psychiatry DUPV. As a specialist in companion animal behavior medicine, ECAWBM-BM certified, she is a member of the board of GECAF, Study Group for Companion Animal Behavior that belongs to AFVAC the French Association of Veterinarians for Companion Animals , she is also Secretary of the board of the European Society of Clinical Veterinary Ethology ESVCE. After practicing general veterinary medicine, including behavior medicine, for approximately ten years, Sylvia specialized in behavior medicine. She practices veterinary psychiatry as a referral consultant in her veterinary clinic in Voreppe, France. As a speaker in France and internationally, she has published several research papers and a popular science book titled « G.E.R.E.R. l'éducation et le comportement de votre chien ».

Stéphane Bleuer-Elsner, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE. He is accredited resident of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine ECAWBM-BM, and Vice-president abroad of Zoopsy, the French veterinary association of zoopsychiatry. After many years as a general veterinarian in France, Stéphane pursued additional training in behavior medicine and is completing his European specialization. He immigrated to Israel in 2011, where he currently practices veterinary psychiatry exclusively in Tel Aviv. As a lecturer in France, Israel, and at international conferences, he has published several research papers.

Gérard Muller, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE. Gérard is a specialist in pet behavioral medicine, ECAWBM-BM graduate. He participated in the creation of the college and was one of the "funding diplomats" of this institution. As former president of the veterinary association of zoopsychiatry Zoopsy, Gérard practiced for more than 30 years in his veterinary clinic in Lille (France), combining a generalist activity with a specialist activity in behavioral medicine. He has participated in the training of many colleagues in the discipline. Gérard has been a lecturer in France and internationally and has participated in several research projects during the last 20 years of his career.

Tiphaine Médam, PhD in cognitive psychology and dog trainer, earned two Masters degrees in language science and ethology. At the end of her doctorate, Tiphaine undertook training in canine education and followed the teachings of the university diploma of veterinary psychiatry (DUPV). She works in collaboration with veterinarians to rehabilitate dogs with behavioral problems and as a veterinary assistant. She has trained numerous dog trainers and veterinarians in behavioral rehabilitation techniques and has published several research papers.

Jasmine Chevallier, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE and is a member of the board of the veterinary association of zoopsychiatry Zoopsy. Jasmine practices as a general veterinarian in the South of France. She started her career in an animal protection shelter and has been practicing behavioral medicine for the past 15 years. In parallel to her activity as a general practitioner, which brings her closer to the daily life of owners and their animals, she is a traveling consultant in behavioral medicine and receives in the Var, Paris and Loir-et-Cher. She is also an author and lecturer in this discipline.

Emmanuel Gaultier, DVM, holds the inter-school diploma of veterinary behaviorist DIE and a master degree in ethology. He is a specialist in companion animal behavior medicine, ECAWBM-BM certified, and Vice-president of GECAF, Study Group on Companion Animal Behavior as well as member of the board of GEMP, Study Group for Preventive Medicine, groups that belong to AFVAC the Frenc

Part I : Psychophysiology. The foundations of veterinary psychiatry
Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the dog
The main biological functions and the endocrinological mechanisms of behavior
Brain development and ontogeny behaviors
The notions of welfare and quality of life. Part II : Psychopathology. The architecture of the model
Psychological states
Fear axis disorders
Self-control axis disorders
Social integration axis Disorders
Attachment axis disorders
Communication disorders
Essential psychiatric disorders
Aging disorders
The link between psychiatric and physical disorders
Semiology in veterinary psychiatry
Part III : Psychopharmacology. Introduction to psychopharmacology
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Tricyclic antidepressants
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Benzodiazepines
Sympathicolytics
Antiepileptic drugs
Tetracyclic antidepressants or NaSSA
Neuroleptics
Miscellaneous psychotropic drugs
Hormonal therapies
Non-prescription treatments
Part IV : Psychotherapy. Introduction to veterinary psychotherapy
The practical application of veterinary psychotherapy
The causes and consequences of care in veterinary facilities
Veterinary psychiatry in the daily life of the general veterinarian practitioner.