When we listen to what animals do , we learn what they need . And when we apply the rigorous science of medicine to those needs, we finally practice true, holistic healing.
Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science: Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Medicine When we listen to what animals do , we learn what they need
Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a veterinary context—has shifted from a niche interest to a core component of general practice. This change is driven by the understanding that a "healthy" animal is not merely one free of disease, but one that is mentally stimulated and emotionally stable. This change is driven by the understanding that
Veterinarians now act as detectives, parsing the line between behavioral pathology (mental illness) and behavioral manifestation of physical illness. This distinction is life-saving. Historically, many animals were euthanized for "untreatable" aggression that was, in reality, untreated chronic pain. untreated chronic pain.