| Behavioral Complaint | Possible Underlying Medical Cause | | :--- | :--- | | House soiling (cat) | Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), chronic kidney disease, diabetes, constipation | | Sudden aggression (dog) | Pain (e.g., hip dysplasia, ear infection), hypothyroidism, seizure disorder | | Compulsive tail chasing | Dermatitis, anal gland impaction, or neurological disorder (vs. behavioral stereotypy) | | Night waking/vocalizing | Canine cognitive dysfunction, hypertension, vision/hearing loss |
Some examples of the applications of animal behavior in veterinary science include: zoofilia gorila upd
This log is gold to your vet. It turns "Fluffy is mean" into "Fluffy has a painful response to palpation of the lumbar spine." | Behavioral Complaint | Possible Underlying Medical Cause
Hard-wired instincts such as maternal care, sexual behavior, and shelter-seeking. chronic kidney disease