For decades, veterinary science was primarily the biology of the broken bone and the pathogen. It was anatomy and pharmacology, surgery and serology. But a quiet revolution has taken place at the clinic door. Today, the most progressive veterinarians know that you cannot heal the body without first understanding the mind.
Compulsive behaviors, such as tail-chasing or excessive licking, may stem from underlying neurological or dermatological issues. 2. Clinical Ethology (Behavioral Medicine) For decades, veterinary science was primarily the biology