Recognizing "displacement behaviors" (like lip licking in dogs or over-grooming in cats) to intervene before an animal reaches a breaking point. 3. Applied Behavior in the Clinic

High stress in a clinic can spike heart rate and glucose levels, leading to "white coat syndrome" that can mask or mimic disease. 2. Behavioral Assessment Tools

Traditionally focused on the anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of medical conditions.

Veterinary professionals use specific frameworks to evaluate an animal’s mental and physical state:

There have been significant advances in veterinary behavioral medicine in recent years, including: