A significant portion of veterinary behavioral science involves recognizing when a "bad" behavior is actually a "sick" behavior. For example, a cat that suddenly stops using the litter box may not be acting out of spite, but rather struggling with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Common Behavioral Issues Addressed
Elara didn’t reach for her thermometer or her stethoscope first. Instead, she crouched a few meters from Cadoc’s pen and simply watched. and treatment plan.
Veterinary science has moved away from blaming owners for "spoiling" their dogs. Instead, it categorizes behavioral disorders using the same framework as physical diseases: diagnosis, etiology (cause), prognosis, and treatment plan. and treatment plan.