We are moving beyond simplistic sedatives. New drugs target specific neuroreceptors. For example, (a serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor) is used for situational anxiety, while selegiline (a monoamine oxidase inhibitor) is used specifically for CCD. Understanding the neurochemistry of fear and aggression allows vets to treat the brain, not just the body.
Veterinary behavioral medicine relies heavily on pharmacology and neurobiology. Just like humans, animals experience biochemical imbalances in the brain that lead to generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and depression. We are moving beyond simplistic sedatives
Veterinarians use behavioral knowledge to improve patient care and safety: Animal Behaviour - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics We are moving beyond simplistic sedatives