Veterinary science has traditionally focused on physical pathology. However, there is a growing recognition that animal behavior is a "vital sign" of health. This report examines how behavioral assessment improves clinical outcomes and strengthens the human-animal bond.

: Fighting, fleeing, feeding, and reproduction (the core evolutionary drivers). Types of Behavior : Instinct and imprinting (genetic). : Conditioning and imitation (environmental). Sensory Processing

Later that afternoon, in the clinical wing, Elena shifted gears. She was kneeling beside a trembling Greyhound named Luna. Luna had a minor leg injury, but her physiological response—shaking, dilated pupils—was disproportionate.