Just as there are human psychiatrists, there are Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists . These specialists combine the medical knowledge of a veterinarian with the scientific study of learned and innate behaviors. They address complex issues like:
To bridge the gap between a standard DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and a psychologist, the specialty of was born. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) spends years learning the neurochemistry of fear, the pharmacology of anxiety, and the ethology (natural history) of species. Just as there are human psychiatrists, there are
Senior pets exhibiting night-time pacing, staring at walls, or forgetting house training are often diagnosed with "just old age." But veterinary behavior science recognizes this as —a neurodegenerative disease analogous to Alzheimer's. Recognizing the behavioral signs early allows for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical intervention that slows progression. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary