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.
Veterinary science must expand its definition of “normal patient.” A dog that freezes or a cat that growls is not “being bad”; they are exhibiting species-appropriate anti-predator behavior in a perceived hostile environment. Failure to recognize this leads to three clinical errors: zooskool stories full