In the quiet examination room of a veterinary clinic, a cat sits perfectly still, pupils dilated, tail wrapped tightly around its body. To an untrained eye, it appears calm. To a veterinarian well-versed in , that feline is screaming. It is exhibiting "fear-based immobility"—a state of profound distress often mistaken for compliance.

Veterinary professionals bridge scientific research with practical clinical applications to manage behavior-related issues. The Science of Animal Behavior and Welfare - Frontiers