Repetitive, purposeless behaviors—such as tail-chasing in dogs, psychogenic alopecia (over-grooming) in cats, or cribbing in horses—often stem from a mix of environmental deprivation and neurological imbalances. Veterinary science helps differentiate whether these actions are purely psychological or triggered by dermatological allergies and neurological lesions. 3. Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Practices
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Veterinary science acknowledges that some animals, like humans, have distinct neurotypes. Conditions like canine cognitive dysfunction (similar to Alzheimer's in humans) are now diagnosed and managed through diet, medication, and environmental enrichment.