The Importance of Animal Behavior in Veterinary Science: Understanding and Addressing Behavioral Issues in Companion Animals
This paper explores the critical relationship between animal behavior and veterinary clinical practice, specifically focusing on domestic cats ( Felis catus ). Despite their popularity as pets, cats often receive less veterinary care than dogs due to stress-related handling difficulties. By integrating ethological principles (the study of natural behavior) into the clinic, veterinarians can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient welfare. zooskool 250 2021