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Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science: Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Medicine

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By combining insights from animal behavior and veterinary science, we can improve the health, happiness, and well-being of animals, and strengthen the human-animal bond. Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science: Bridging the Gap

For centuries, veterinarians have relied on a combination of physical exams, blood work, and imaging to diagnose illness. But a growing field at the intersection of ethology (animal behavior) and veterinary medicine is proving that the most valuable diagnostic tool might already be in your hands: your observation of your pet’s daily habits. Animal behavior and veterinary science are two sides

• Over-grooming (alopecia, bald spots): Often attributed to anxiety. However, veterinarians now use a "rule-out cascade." First, they treat the skin for allergies. If that fails, they look for bladder stones or cystitis—pets will lick their lower abdomen incessantly to soothe the referred pain from a burning bladder.
• Under-grooming (matted fur, dandruff): A cat that stops grooming is often suffering from dental pain (it hurts to twist and bite), osteoarthritis (can't reach the back), or hyperthyroidism (too agitated to sit still). The behavior is the symptom; the thyroid or tooth is the cause.

Animal behavior and veterinary science are two sides of the same coin. As we continue to peel back the layers of animal consciousness, the veterinary profession will continue to move toward a more holistic, "whole-animal" approach. By treating the mind as carefully as we treat the body, we ensure a higher quality of life for the creatures that share our world.