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Behavior is the animal’s primary language. Since pets cannot tell a veterinarian where it hurts or how long they have felt unwell, they communicate through actions—hiding, aggression, excessive grooming, or changes in appetite. A veterinarian trained in animal behavior can decode these signals to uncover underlying medical issues.

: The study of animal behavior as a biological phenomenon, focusing on both "how" (mechanistic) and "why" (evolutionary) questions to improve animal care. Behavior is the animal’s primary language

In traditional veterinary medicine, it’s tempting to look for a physical cause—pica, dental pain, or a nutritional deficiency. But if we stop at the physical exam, we are only seeing half the patient. they communicate through actions—hiding