If a pet becomes aggressive during pill administration, the owner will stop giving the medication. By understanding the behavioral motivations of the pet, the veterinarian can prescribe medication in formats (compounded flavors, transdermal gels) or delivery methods that preserve the bond between owner and pet. This is the "One Welfare" approach: good for the animal, good for the owner, and good for the veterinary team.

: Veterinary behavior specialists treat complex issues like separation anxiety, aggression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders using a combination of environmental modification and pharmacology.

used for establishing a Fear-Free certified veterinary clinic.