When a pet is started on behavioral medication, owners are often asked to provide a detailed "progress report" to their vet. A high-quality report covers four key areas:
: Many behavioral changes, such as sudden aggression or lethargy, are often the first signs of underlying medical conditions like chronic pain or neurological disorders. Key Areas of Study and Practice
Explain that pets can't say where it hurts; they show it through behavior changes.
Animal behavior and veterinary science are two sides of the same coin. As we continue to peel back the layers of animal consciousness, the veterinary profession will continue to move toward a more holistic, "whole-animal" approach. By treating the mind as carefully as we treat the body, we ensure a higher quality of life for the creatures that share our world.
Knowing that dogs are naturally social scavengers or that horses are prey animals with a highly developed "fight or flight" response allows veterinarians to: