Endocrine disorders, such as hyperthyroidism in cats or Cushing’s disease in dogs, can lead to irritability, hyperactivity, or sudden anxiety.
| Field | Focus | |-------|-------| | | Board-certified specialists (DACVB or DECAWBM) treating severe behavior disorders (e.g., inter-dog aggression, compulsive disorders, severe phobias). | | Shelter Medicine | Uses behavior assessment (e.g., SAFER test, Kuddle Behavior Scale) to predict adoptability and reduce euthanasia. | | Production Animal Behavior | Reduces stress in transport, handling, and slaughter (Temple Grandin’s work); reduces disease by lowering cortisol (which suppresses immunity). | | Equine Behavior Medicine | Identifies pain-induced misbehavior (e.g., bucking due to kissing spines, rearing due to dental pain). | Endocrine disorders, such as hyperthyroidism in cats or
The future of animal behavior and veterinary science is digital and wearable. | | Production Animal Behavior | Reduces stress