[ Physical Illness / Pain ] ──> [ Behavioral Change ] ──> [ Veterinary Evaluation ] Behavioral Changes as Illness Indicators
When behavior modification and environmental changes are not enough, veterinary scientists utilize psychopharmacology. The use of medication in veterinary behavior is not about sedating an animal, but rather normalizing brain chemistry so the animal can learn. Animal Dog 006 Zooskool - Stray-X The Record Part 1 -8
Neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) dictate emotional baselines. In animals suffering from generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, or severe phobias (such as noise aversion), the brain is in a constant state of fight-or-flight. [ Physical Illness / Pain ] ──> [