The gut-brain axis is well-documented in both human and veterinary medicine. Stress can precipitate or exacerbate conditions such as feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and psychogenic alopecia (excessive grooming). Treating these conditions solely with pharmaceuticals often fails if the underlying behavioral stressor is not addressed. A veterinarian trained in ethology can identify environmental triggers—such as social conflict with other
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