The integration of animal behavior and veterinary science presents several challenges and opportunities, including:
: Systematic reviews have identified strong associations between physical diseases and behavioural changes. For instance, cats infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) or Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) show a significantly higher prevalence of aggression (60–64%), likely due to chronic inflammation and pain. The integration of animal behavior and veterinary science
Without veterinary science, the behaviorist fails. Without behavioral understanding, the vet simply prescribes antibiotics and misses the root cause. the behaviorist fails. Without behavioral understanding
: Reporting is mandatory in several provinces (e.g., Ontario, Québec) [42]. The integration of animal behavior and veterinary science