In veterinary science, a change in behavior is often the of a physical illness.
Shifts in feeding behavior or foraging habits can indicate metabolic disorders or gastrointestinal distress. 2. Stress Mitigation in Veterinary Settings
Animals are evolutionary experts at hiding pain. Look for subtle cues: decreased grooming, "poker face" (clenched facial muscles), or sudden aggression in a normally sweet animal.
This specialty treats behavioral issues as medical conditions.