Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for any health or behavioral changes in your animal.
The magic happens when you combine (ruling out pain and disease) with applied behavior analysis (modifying the learned response).
In this post, we are looking at common animal behaviors through the clinical lens of veterinary science. Every species has a behavioral baseline. However, veterinary science has taught us that sudden changes in behavior are often the first—and sometimes only—symptom of a medical problem.
But here is the critical intersection where owners often get confused: