Veterinary science is the application of scientific principles to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in animals. Veterinary science encompasses various fields, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology.
Treating the behavior without finding the medical cause is like putting a bandage on a leaky pipe. The true art of veterinary science lies in distinguishing a training issue from a tumor.
Veterinary schools are now mandating behavior rotations. The modern vet is as likely to prescribe a "snuffle mat" for canine boredom as they are an antibiotic for a UTI.
Veterinary behaviorists help design enrichment programs for captive endangered species to ensure they maintain the natural instincts necessary for potential reintroduction into the wild. The Future: One Welfare