The "white coat syndrome" isn't just a human phenomenon. When an animal enters a clinic, their sympathetic nervous system shifts into fight-flight-or-freeze
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. zooskool 250 updated