Ethology is the study of natural animal behavior. To understand a patient, veterinary professionals look at four key areas (Tinbergen’s Four Questions): How does the behavior help the animal survive or reproduce? Causation:
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM) represent the pinnacle of this field. These are veterinarians who have completed a rigorous residency and passed board examinations in behavioral medicine.
Ethology is the study of natural animal behavior. To understand a patient, veterinary professionals look at four key areas (Tinbergen’s Four Questions): How does the behavior help the animal survive or reproduce? Causation:
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM) represent the pinnacle of this field. These are veterinarians who have completed a rigorous residency and passed board examinations in behavioral medicine.