In the past, veterinary medicine focused almost exclusively on physical health—treating infections, fixing broken bones, and managing chronic diseases. Today, the field has evolved to recognize that is just as critical to a patient's well-being as their physical vitals. The Shift Toward Behavioral Medicine
The integration of animal behavior and veterinary science offers numerous benefits for animals, veterinarians, and society as a whole. Some of these benefits include:
When a behavioral issue is diagnosed, the approach is usually three-pronged: