The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Association of Feline Practitioners, and the American Animal Hospital Association all include behavioral health in their guidelines and highlight behavior as an essential part of animal health and routine wellness visits.
Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB presents information about conducting assessments on behavioral symptoms that will help veterinary teams approach behavioral challenges pragmatically.
Source: Veterinary Team Brief, June 2018, page 34. Link.
Behavioral assessments need to be comprehensive but not cumbersome or overwhelming.
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