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A 10-year-old Labrador who suddenly starts destroying the door when left alone might be diagnosed with separation anxiety. However, a good veterinary behaviorist will ask: Is the destruction happening immediately upon departure, or hours later?
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Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine
Ultimately, the message of this union is one of profound respect. An animal’s behavior is not a mystery to be solved by punishment, nor a nuisance to be medicated away. It is a conversation.
Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of environmental enrichment in veterinary settings:
—is transforming how we treat domestic pets and livestock. The Role of Behavior in Diagnosis