Crucially, they collaborate with the primary care veterinarian. The behaviorist manages the anxiety; the primary vet manages the diabetes. The two sciences dance in tandem.

: A fundamental framework for natural behaviors: Fighting, Fleeing, Feeding, and Reproduction.

: Recognized as a formal veterinary specialty, it addresses primary disorders like aggression, anxiety, and phobias in companion animals. Clinical Ethology

: Reporting is mandatory in several provinces (e.g., Ontario, Québec) [42].