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In the late 20th century, these fields converged. Veterinarians realized that treating the body was ineffective if the mind was in a state of distress. A stressed animal creates a dangerous environment for the practitioner and compromises its own physiological recovery.

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Classical ethology defines fixed action patterns (FAPs) as innate, species-typical behaviors. In a veterinary context, disruption of FAPs—such as a cat ceasing to groom or a horse refusing to eat—often precedes measurable hematological changes. Displacement behaviors (e.g., scratching when not pruritic, yawning out of context) serve as reliable indicators of conflict or internal pain (Beerda et al., 1999). In the late 20th century, these fields converged