A veterinarian who asks behavioral screening questions at every annual exam can catch problems early.
Veterinary science has now created validated pain scales (e.g., the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale) that rely heavily on behavioral observation. A vet who cannot read a "stoic" cat’s subtle withdrawal will miss chronic pancreatitis. A vet fluent in behavior will catch it early. A veterinarian who asks behavioral screening questions at
Ten years ago, an old dog wandering at night or staring at walls was "just senile." Today, we diagnose and Feline Cognitive Dysfunction . A veterinarian who asks behavioral screening questions at