A dog that suddenly starts urinating in the house isn't "being spiteful." He might have a urinary tract infection. A cat that hides under the bed all day isn't "antisocial." She could be suffering from osteoarthritis. A rabbit that stops grooming might have dental disease.
Animals are masters of disguise. In the wild, showing weakness gets you eaten. So, your dog or cat operates on the same ancient instinct: hide the pain until you physically can’t. Zooskool Knotty
We’ve all seen it: the purring cat that suddenly hisses, the “friendly” dog that snaps when the vet touches his paw, or the parrot that plucks its feathers raw despite a clean bill of health. A dog that suddenly starts urinating in the
When a pet has a medical issue, you see a general practitioner. When the issue is pure behavior (aggression, severe anxiety, compulsive tail-chasing), you now see a specialist: The (DACVB). Animals are masters of disguise
Ten years ago, "restraint" meant holding an animal down. Today, thanks to behavioral science, it means cooperation.