Veterinary schools are now integrating animal behavior into every rotation. This includes:

The most advanced integration occurs here. Veterinary behaviorists (veterinarians with specialized training in psychiatry) can prescribe medications like SSRIs (fluoxetine) for separation anxiety alongside behavioral modification plans.

Analogous to human OCD, CCD presents as repetitive, functionless behaviors: tail chasing, flank sucking, light chasing, or pacing. Advances in veterinary neuroscience have linked CCD to genetic mutations affecting the glutamate and serotonin systems. Specific breeds (Bull Terriers, Dobermans, German Shepherds) show heritable patterns.