Veterinarians now treat behavior as a primary indicator of physical health. Early Detection

Sudden aggression is frequently triggered by pain. Dental disease, spinal injuries, and ear infections can make an animal lash out when touched.

Understanding flight zones and point-of-balance principles allows handlers to move large cattle herds smoothly without shouting or prodding.

New studies highlight how the gastrointestinal microbiome affects brain chemistry, leading to the development of psychobiotics (probiotics designed to reduce anxiety).

The line between "medical" and "behavioral" problems is an illusion. All behavior is biological. Vomiting is a physical response; aggression is a physical response. One involves the GI tract; the other involves the amygdala and adrenal glands.