Anxieties and fears play a large role in some of the more common feline behavior problems.
The interaction between emotions and stress is complex but pertinent to the field
of veterinary medicine, given the physical and emotional consequences of stress in
animals. By thinking of behavior “problems” from the perspective of the animal's emotional
state, treatment plans can be implemented to reduce the states of anxiety and fears
and safeguard against the physical consequences of a prolonged stress response.
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