| Disorder | Species | Clinical Signs | Evidence-Based Intervention | |----------|---------|----------------|-----------------------------| | Separation anxiety | Dog | Destructiveness, salivation, vocalization upon departure | Behavior modification + SSRI (fluoxetine) | | Inter-cat aggression | Cat | Hiding, blocking resources, fighting | Environmental enrichment, reintroduction protocol | | Feather picking | Parrot | Self-trauma to skin/feathers | Rule out medical causes (bornavirus), increase foraging opportunities | | Stereotypic pacing | Zoo animal (e.g., bear) | Repetitive, unvarying locomotion | Environmental complexity, unpredictable feeding |
Managing zoonotic diseases (diseases that jump from animals to humans, like Rabies or Avian Flu) to protect global health. 3. The Intersection: Behavioral Medicine | Disorder | Species | Clinical Signs |