is blurring as we enter 2026. Here’s what’s changing in the world of vet science: How Cats Use Scent to Communicate and Connect

Marcus closed his eyes. “Right behind me. I fell backward. I think… I think I landed on him. When I woke up in the ambulance, he was hiding under the dining table. He wouldn’t come to me. I thought he was just scared by the commotion.”

Recent scientific advancements have highlighted a bidirectional pathway known as the gut-brain axis. Veterinary scientists now know that gastrointestinal health and behavioral patterns are profoundly linked.

The fields of animal behavior (ethology) and veterinary science are deeply interconnected, with behavior serving as a critical diagnostic tool and foundation for animal welfare