Veterinarians are increasingly trained as "behavioral detectives." Because animals are hardwired to hide weakness (a survival instinct to avoid predators), subtle changes in behavior are often the and only sign of illness.
Animals cannot verbally report pain or malaise. Instead, they display that are often the first indicators of illness.
Veterinary programs now teach LSH techniques:
Sarah tried everything to calm Max down: calming treats, pheromone diffusers, and even obedience training. But nothing seemed to work for long. She took him to see a veterinarian, Dr. Thompson, who specialized in animal behavior.
Treatment of Behavior Problems in Animals - Merck Veterinary Manual
Veterinarians are increasingly trained as "behavioral detectives." Because animals are hardwired to hide weakness (a survival instinct to avoid predators), subtle changes in behavior are often the and only sign of illness.
Animals cannot verbally report pain or malaise. Instead, they display that are often the first indicators of illness.
Veterinary programs now teach LSH techniques:
Sarah tried everything to calm Max down: calming treats, pheromone diffusers, and even obedience training. But nothing seemed to work for long. She took him to see a veterinarian, Dr. Thompson, who specialized in animal behavior.
Treatment of Behavior Problems in Animals - Merck Veterinary Manual