Animal behavior and veterinary science are deeply interconnected fields that focus on understanding how animals act, why they do so, and how this knowledge improves their medical care and welfare . While veterinary science traditionally focuses on physical health, modern practice increasingly integrates (the study of animal behavior) to refine diagnoses and manage behavioral disorders . Core Concepts in Animal Behavior
: Many behavioral "problems" (like aggression or house soiling) are actually symptoms of underlying neurological, endocrine, or metabolic disorders. why they do so
Evaluating an animal's "naturalness"—their ability to express a full behavioral repertoire—helps assess their overall quality of life. Clinical Communication: why they do so
Clinical interpretation of body language and behavioral ... - Frontiers why they do so