A veterinarian trained in behavior recognizes that a sudden onset of "grumpiness" in a senior cat is not old age—it is likely stemming from dental disease or joint pain. Without a behavioral lens, the vet might prescribe anxiolytics (anti-anxiety meds) for a problem that actually requires a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
🩺 When vets and techs understand fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS), they get more accurate heart rates, blood pressures, and lab results. A veterinarian trained in behavior recognizes that a
: Changes in behavior—such as a cat suddenly avoiding its litter box or a dog becoming impulsive—can be the first indicators of underlying metabolic or neurological disorders [4, 5]. and stress (FAS)
A veterinarian trained in behavior recognizes that a sudden onset of "grumpiness" in a senior cat is not old age—it is likely stemming from dental disease or joint pain. Without a behavioral lens, the vet might prescribe anxiolytics (anti-anxiety meds) for a problem that actually requires a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
🩺 When vets and techs understand fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS), they get more accurate heart rates, blood pressures, and lab results.
: Changes in behavior—such as a cat suddenly avoiding its litter box or a dog becoming impulsive—can be the first indicators of underlying metabolic or neurological disorders [4, 5].
