Behavioral science has also revolutionized the clinical environment through Low-Stress Handling

The Science of Animal Behavior and Welfare: Challenges ... - Frontiers

Every member of the hospital team is a behavior observer. The veterinary technician notices that the Labrador’s tail has dropped. The receptionist notes that the parrot is plucking feathers in the waiting room. The veterinarian correlates that the indoor-only cat has started spraying urine two weeks after a new dog was introduced.

Modern veterinary medicine recognizes that behavioral issues are a leading cause of euthanasia and abandonment . The integration of behavior into veterinary practice focuses on:

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