Cats that stop using their litter boxes are frequently mislabeled as "spiteful," when in reality, they may be experiencing feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) or kidney issues.
Based on the findings of this report, we recommend: Cats that stop using their litter boxes are
This pillar sits at the intersection of ethology (animal behavior in natural settings) and clinical practice. A veterinary scientist asks: Is this animal’s environment meeting its species-specific needs? A cardinal rule in veterinary science: Every behavior
A cardinal rule in veterinary science: Every behavior problem is a medical problem until proven otherwise. These pillars allow a clinician to move from
Changing the animal's living space to reduce triggers.
To effectively merge animal behavior with veterinary science, practitioners rely on four distinct pillars. These pillars allow a clinician to move from "what is this animal doing?" to "why is this animal doing it, and how do I fix the underlying cause?"
The separation of "body doctor" and "mind doctor" never existed in nature. An animal’s behavior is the output of its physical brain, its endocrine system, its gut microbiome, and its past experiences. To treat one without the other is to practice incomplete medicine.
