Severe behavioral pathologies—such as separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, or extreme resource guarding—are now treated as complex medical issues.
Clinical ethology—the study of animal behavior in a veterinary context—has shifted from a niche interest to a core component of general practice. This change is driven by the understanding that a "healthy" animal is not merely one free of disease, but one that is mentally stimulated and emotionally stable. Severe behavioral pathologies—such as separation anxiety
There is a critical distinction that owners need to understand: Severe behavioral pathologies—such as separation anxiety