Veterinary science is entering the era of quantified self for animals.
A 4-year-old Golden Retriever was brought in for euthanasia due to biting children. The physical exam was normal, but a behavioral history revealed the dog only bit when touched on the left hip. A follow-up radiograph showed severe, undiagnosed hip dysplasia. The "aggression" was purely pain-induced. Veterinary science is entering the era of quantified
The artificial separation between mind and body has no place in modern veterinary practice. is not a soft science to be applied only after the medical chart is complete. It is a diagnostic tool, a therapeutic target, and a window into the subjective experience of the creatures we serve. a therapeutic target