The study of animal behavior has numerous applications in veterinary medicine, including:

The integration of behavior into veterinary science serves three primary purposes: 1. Reducing Stress and Fear-Free Care

A behavioral problem is a threat to the human-animal bond. When a dog becomes aggressive toward a child or a cat stops using the litter box, the animal’s life is at risk. Veterinary intervention that successfully resolves a behavioral problem directly saves lives and reduces shelter relinquishment. This elevates behavioral medicine from a niche specialty to a core component of preventive care.

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