: Pain is now understood to manifest behaviorally (e.g., changes in posture or social interaction) long before physical lameness appears.
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is not merely about welfare; it is about efficacy. A terrified patient releases cortisol, which can elevate blood glucose (mimicking diabetes), increase heart rate (obscuring cardiac evaluation), and cause non-diagnostic blood pressure readings. : Pain is now understood to manifest behaviorally (e
“Ten years ago, if you said you were a ‘behavior vet,’ people thought you were a dog trainer,” says Dr. Thorne. “Now, we’re on the front lines of pain management, endocrinology, and preventative care. We speak a language that doesn't need words. And finally, the rest of medicine is learning to listen.” A terrified patient releases cortisol, which can elevate