Wearable technology and remote monitoring are revolutionizing how veterinarians assess behavior. Accelerometers, GPS trackers, and physiological monitors can provide objective data about activity patterns, sleep quality, heart rate variability (a measure of stress), and location tracking. This technology allows assessment of behavior in the home environment rather than solely during stressful clinic visits.
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