: Animal welfare is increasingly measured through behavioral parameters. Indicators such as "naturalness" (the ability to express innate behaviors) and "affective states" (positive vs. negative emotions) are core to modern welfare science. Core Concepts in Animal Behavior
Several case studies illustrate the intersection of animal behavior and veterinary science:
Increasingly, pet owners are seeking veterinary advice not for a limp or a cough, but for a behavior: "My dog is destroying the house." "My cat is attacking my other cat." "My parrot is plucking its feathers."