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InscriptionResponse: "I hear that's frustrating. Sometimes what looks like stubbornness is actually fear or pain. Let's rule out medical causes first with a quick exam and discuss a force-free trainer."
| Behavioral Sign | Possible Medical Cause | | :--- | :--- | | Sudden aggression (especially in cats) | Dental disease, osteoarthritis, hyperthyroidism, brain tumor | | House-soiling (dogs) | Urinary tract infection, diabetes, renal insufficiency, cognitive dysfunction | | House-soiling (cats) | Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), constipation, chronic kidney disease | | Excessive vocalization | Pain, hypertension, deafness (especially in older dogs), separation anxiety | | Compulsive circling/head pressing | Hepatic encephalopathy, brain lesion, toxicosis | | Pica (eating non-food items) | Anemia, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), dietary deficiency (rare), gastrointestinal parasites | | Fly snapping or star gazing | Focal seizures, gastrointestinal pain (nausea/heartburn) | Response: "I hear that's frustrating
Position yourself as a trusted authority by clearing up a common misconception. deafness (especially in older dogs)