When training and environmental enrichment aren't enough, veterinary behaviorists use pharmacology. Medications used in human psychology, such as SSRIs, are increasingly prescribed for animals suffering from separation anxiety, noise phobias, or obsessive-compulsive disorders. This intersection shows that animal mental health is as much a biological reality as a broken bone.

: His classic books, such as All Creatures Great and Small , blend medical practice with the personality quirks of various species, offering a narrative look at the life of a rural vet. Key Concepts in Behavioral Veterinary Science

A dog presenting with chronic otitis externa and concurrent tail-chasing behavior is not simply “neurotic.” The stereotypic behavior may be a coping mechanism for pruritus, or the otitis may be secondary to self-trauma from underlying anxiety. Untangling causality requires a behavioral workup.

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When training and environmental enrichment aren't enough, veterinary behaviorists use pharmacology. Medications used in human psychology, such as SSRIs, are increasingly prescribed for animals suffering from separation anxiety, noise phobias, or obsessive-compulsive disorders. This intersection shows that animal mental health is as much a biological reality as a broken bone.

: His classic books, such as All Creatures Great and Small , blend medical practice with the personality quirks of various species, offering a narrative look at the life of a rural vet. Key Concepts in Behavioral Veterinary Science

A dog presenting with chronic otitis externa and concurrent tail-chasing behavior is not simply “neurotic.” The stereotypic behavior may be a coping mechanism for pruritus, or the otitis may be secondary to self-trauma from underlying anxiety. Untangling causality requires a behavioral workup.