Separate waiting areas for dogs and cats prevent predatory stress. Pheromone diffusers (such as Feliway or Adaptil) are used to emit calming chemical signals.
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As our understanding of animal sentience grows, the field of animal behavior and veterinary science will continue to expand. We are moving toward a future where "mental wellness" is a standard part of a yearly veterinary checkup.
Neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) regulate an animal's emotional baseline. When environmental modification and training fail to rehabilitate a highly reactive or phobic animal, veterinary behaviorists step in with psychotropic medications.