For decades, veterinary medicine operated under a relatively simple premise: treat the physical body. A broken leg was set, an infection was treated with antibiotics, and a tumor was removed. However, over the last twenty years, a paradigm shift has fundamentally altered the way we care for our non-human patients. That shift is the integration of into the core fabric of veterinary science .
: Lethargy, head pressing, or sudden aggression can signal severe internal conditions like colic or neurological disorders. Medical Conditions Mirroring Behavioral Problems
The integration of behavior into veterinary science serves three primary purposes: 1. Reducing Stress and Fear-Free Care
: Evaluating behavioral changes (disorientation, altered sleep) in geriatric dogs as a proxy for neurodegenerative health.
