The integration of behavior and medicine is evolving. Future advancements include:
Veterinary science also encompasses preventive care, which relies heavily on ethology regarding animal husbandry. zooskool stray-x
Veterinarians are increasingly trained to distinguish between a behavioral issue caused by poor training and one rooted in medical pathology. For example, a cat that stops using its litter box might be labeled "spiteful" by an owner, but a veterinary behavioral perspective reveals it could be suffering from feline idiopathic cystitis (stress-induced bladder inflammation) or osteoarthritis that makes stepping into the box painful. The "Fear Free" Revolution The integration of behavior and medicine is evolving
