The integration of behavior into veterinary science serves three primary purposes: 1. Reducing Stress and Fear-Free Care

Elias grabbed a heavy towel. He approached the kennel, ignoring the chaos, and draped the towel over the front of the cage, blocking the visual stimuli. The clinic lights were too bright; the shadows were too sharp. He was creating a den.

The synergy between behavior and veterinary science extends far beyond domestic pets.