Behavioral problems are medical problems until proven otherwise.
Perhaps most profoundly, this marriage of disciplines addresses the epidemic of caregiver burnout. When a veterinarian understands that a snarling, cowering dog is not "dominant" or "vicious" but terrified, compassion replaces frustration. The behavior becomes a bridge, not a barrier. thanks to behavioral veterinary science
Consider the common house cat. A standard veterinary exam might reveal a clean bill of physical health, yet the owner reports the cat is urinating outside the litter box. Twenty years ago, this was strictly a "litter box problem." Today, thanks to behavioral veterinary science, we know this is often a symptom of —a painful bladder condition exacerbated by stress. The behavioral symptom (inappropriate elimination) led to the physiological diagnosis. thanks to behavioral veterinary science
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