Veterinary science has finally acknowledged that animals have mental health that can go wrong. Separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (like tail chasing or fabric sucking), and post-traumatic stress disorder (seen in rescued military working dogs or abused animals) are now treatable medical conditions.
Animals can’t tell us where it hurts, but their behavior acts as a biological "readout." Zooskool Zenya Any Dog
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Animals use body language, vocalizations, and pheromones to convey needs. For example, a cat's dilated pupils or ear position can signal fear or irritation. American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Animals use body language, vocalizations, and pheromones to
The field is advancing rapidly. New frontiers in animal behavior and veterinary science include: