Behavior

PsyMed: The Science Linking Psychological Stress and Medical Symptoms

It is well-known certain behavioral signs can identify chronic psychological stress that eventually may affect medical symptoms. This field is known as “PsyMed.” This lecture shows how identifying these behaviors is more effective than measuring cortisol. Rolan Tripp, DVM, CABC, takes a deep dive into stress-induced cell adhesion molecule disruption and introduces the PsyMed hypothesis as the connection between pet behavioral health and enjoyable longevity.

Creating feline-friendly housing

Focusing on essential cat needs can create a containment area that positively affects the patient’s well-being and improves your ability to assess and treat them effectively, which can lead to better outcomes.

Approaching pets with behavior issues

Growing awareness among both veterinarians and pet owners about the importance of treating behavioral issues in pets, a better understanding of the root causes of undesirable behaviors, and a comprehensive approach to treating them are resulting in more companion animals being successfully treated.

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