Do not use in animals that are allergic to Gabapentin or are pregnant or lactating (unless the benefits outweigh the risks) and use caution when giving Gabapentin to a pet that has kidney disease. Do not abruptly stop giving Gabapentin; consult your veterinarian before stopping this medication.
The instantaneous sampling method is a frequently used sampling method in animal behavior. While using the instantaneous sampling method, the observer records the behavior of an individual in a group at predetermined time intervals. This sampling methods records states, rather than events.
Intervention Planning. Three distinct steps can be identified within the behavioral intervention planning process (see Figure 1). These steps are consistent with federal regulations and are reflected in the program developed by Fad, Patton, and Polloway (1998) for behavioral intervention planning and are discussed below.