Behavior is a vital sign. Just as temperature or heart rate indicates physical health, changes in behavior often signal underlying medical issues. Conversely, behavioral problems (anxiety, aggression) can lead to physical injury, poor recovery from illness, and even euthanasia. Integrating behavior into veterinary practice improves diagnosis, treatment compliance, and animal welfare.
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The separation of "physical health" and "mental health" is a human construct. For a dog, a cat, or a horse, there is no distinction. A stomach ache causes grumpiness. Fear causes diarrhea. Chronic pain causes aggression. Behavior is a vital sign
Reading subtle body language (like a tucked tail or "whale eye") to know when to pause a procedure. The Role of Ethology in Research behavioral problems (anxiety