: Organizations like the German Animal Welfare Federation provide information on protecting animals from abuse.
The study of animal behavior has several veterinary applications, including:
This review examines the essential intersection of ethology and clinical practice within the field of veterinary science. The Evolution of Veterinary Behavior
Veterinary science has given us the tools to measure neurotransmitters. We now know that some dogs have brains that are structurally imbalanced, leading to panic disorder. When combined with behavior modification, veterinary intervention (fluoxetine, clomipramine, gabapentin) works wonders. However, when it does not, the veterinary community increasingly acknowledges that quality of life for a panicked, dangerous animal is zero. This ethical bridge—between a "physical" death and a "mental" death—is a unique territory owned solely by the collaboration of behaviorists and veterinarians.
Veterinary science now includes the subspecialty of . Veterinarians with this training can diagnose and treat behavioral disorders such as separation anxiety, compulsive disorders, and inter-dog aggression. Importantly, many behavioral issues have biological causes: