Knowledge of species-typical behaviors allows clinicians to implement "Fear Free" or low-stress handling techniques, reducing patient anxiety and improving the safety of medical exams.

Hormones have a massive influence on behavior.

Animal behavior and veterinary science are two sides of the same coin. As we continue to peel back the layers of animal consciousness, the veterinary profession will continue to move toward a more holistic, "whole-animal" approach. By treating the mind as carefully as we treat the body, we ensure a higher quality of life for the creatures that share our world.

You do not need a veterinary degree to benefit from this integration. Here is how the average owner can apply the principles of at home: