The field is shifting toward proactive, data-driven care models that prioritize "healthspan" over mere lifespan. Telemedicine
Digital tools like smartphone time-lapse videos are invaluable. An owner’s description of "constant pacing" may actually be 20 minutes of post-prandial restlessness, changing the diagnosis entirely. The field is shifting toward proactive, data-driven care
To collect actionable data, veterinarians should ask owners to keep a for 7 days, noting: The field is shifting toward proactive
As the field matures, a new specialist has emerged: the . These are veterinarians who complete a residency in behavioral medicine. They are distinct from dog trainers or applied animal behaviorists (who hold advanced degrees but are not veterinarians). noting: As the field matures
: They identify when "bad behavior" is actually a symptom of underlying pain, such as a dog snapping because of silent arthritis.