Behavioral issues remain the leading cause of relinquishment and euthanasia in companion animals, often exceeding medical diseases.
To practice veterinary science without a foundation in animal behavior is like practicing cardiology without a stethoscope. You are missing the most fundamental signal of health and disease. Behavioral issues remain the leading cause of relinquishment
Veterinary science provides the medical foundation for managing animal health and welfare. Behavioral issues remain the leading cause of relinquishment
: The Merck Veterinary Manual highlights the Five Freedoms , a global standard for animal welfare that ensures freedom from hunger, discomfort, pain, and fear. Importance in Clinical Practice Animal Psychology & Behavior - Open Access Pub Behavioral issues remain the leading cause of relinquishment