Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a veterinary context—has shifted from a niche interest to a core component of general practice. This change is driven by the understanding that a "healthy" animal is not merely one free of disease, but one that is mentally stimulated and emotionally stable.
As the field grows, a new specialist has emerged: the board-certified veterinary behaviorist (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists). These are veterinarians who complete a residency in behavioral medicine.
Recent advances in animal behavior and veterinary science have been driven by a range of factors, including:
A major paradigm shift in veterinary science is the move away from physical restraint (dominance theory) toward and Low-Stress Handling .
Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a veterinary context—has shifted from a niche interest to a core component of general practice. This change is driven by the understanding that a "healthy" animal is not merely one free of disease, but one that is mentally stimulated and emotionally stable.
As the field grows, a new specialist has emerged: the board-certified veterinary behaviorist (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists). These are veterinarians who complete a residency in behavioral medicine. Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a
Recent advances in animal behavior and veterinary science have been driven by a range of factors, including: Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a
A major paradigm shift in veterinary science is the move away from physical restraint (dominance theory) toward and Low-Stress Handling . Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a