Mark radioed in: “K-9 indicates positive.”
Pain scales based on behavior (e.g., the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale) are now routinely used in veterinary clinics to guide analgesia. Mark radioed in: “K-9 indicates positive
Behavior is a vital sign. When we listen to what animals are "saying" through their actions, we provide a higher standard of medical care. Should we focus this content on a specific audience , such as pet owners or veterinary students? Should we focus this content on a specific
Fitness trackers for pets (e.g., FitBark, Whistle) are providing objective behavioral data. A vet can now see that a dog’s sleep cycle has fragmented (early sign of pain) or that its scratching behavior tripled (allergy vs. anxiety). Machine learning algorithms are being trained to detect lameness and pruritus based on accelerometer data. anxiety)
In veterinary science, behavior is often the first "diagnostic test" available. Because animals cannot verbalize pain, they communicate through shifts in temperament: