The Synergy of Science and Care: Animal Behavior in Veterinary Medicine
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. The Synergy of Science and Care: Animal Behavior
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Scientists are documenting complex cognitive abilities and "unlikely" behaviors that challenge previous intelligence models: The Synergy of Science and Care: Animal Behavior
The bond between human and animal also sits at the intersection of these fields. Behavior is the primary reason for the breakdown of the human-animal bond, often leading to rehoming or euthanasia. When a veterinarian can address separation anxiety or feline inappropriate elimination through a combination of psychopharmacology and environmental enrichment, they are performing life-saving medicine just as surely as if they were performing surgery.
The most tangible manifestation of the animal behavior and veterinary science partnership is the Fear-Free movement. Founded by Dr. Marty Becker, this certification program re-engineers the veterinary visit from the animal's perspective.