Veterinary science has made massive strides in psychopharmacology. Medications like SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are now used alongside behavioral training to treat severe anxiety and OCD in animals. Understanding the neurobiology of the animal brain allows veterinarians to prescribe treatments that rebalance brain chemistry, making training and rehabilitation possible. Beyond the Clinic: Agriculture and Conservation
Without integrating behavior into the diagnostic workup, the veterinarian is flying blind. The behavior is not the problem; it is the symptom . By treating the underlying medical condition, the "behavior problem" often resolves spontaneously. : A veterinarian who has completed a specialized
: A veterinarian who has completed a specialized residency program and passed rigorous board exams from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) . Services and Costs the fungus had colonized their bodies
The results were striking. The monarchs exposed to the fungus through nectar and soil exhibited similar symptoms to those found in the wild: lethargy, disorientation, and impaired flight. Moreover, the fungus had colonized their bodies, producing structures that allowed it to survive and spread. and impaired flight.
Veterinary behaviorists (veterinarians with specialized training in psychiatry) treat several recognized disorders: