Veterinarians increasingly prescribe psychoactive medications for behavior disorders, often in conjunction with training.
Presenting complaint: "She is plucking all her chest feathers." Traditional view: Mite treatment or antifungal spray. Behavioral veterinary view: The cage is placed next to a constantly-running television. The bird has no foraging toys. Diagnosis: Boredom and sensory overload. Treatment: Cage relocation, a consistent light/dark cycle, and puzzle feeders. Feather regrowth occurs in one molt cycle. Zooskool PUPPYDOG TALES 2
The future of animal behavior and veterinary science is digital and genetic. Key caution: Many behavioral drugs require 4–8 weeks
To truly grasp how animal behavior and veterinary science work in tandem, let us review three hypothetical, yet typical, clinical cases. Presenting complaint: "She is plucking all her chest
How can a clinic integrate behavior into its daily workflow?
Enrichment is a veterinary prescription for preventing and treating behavior problems.